Crime Rate in Great Dunmow South & Barnston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Dunmow South & Barnston

The total recorded crimes in Great Dunmow South & Barnston, Uttlesford, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Dunmow South & Barnston crime rate of 9.56 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Great Dunmow South & Barnston, encompassing approximately 5,229 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Dunmow South & Barnston Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Street with total crimes: 9
  • Haslers Lane with total crimes: 4
  • White Hart Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Great Dunmow South & Barnston?

To understand the safety of Great Dunmow South & Barnston, we need to analyze Great Dunmow South & Barnston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Uttlesford:

    • In 2024, Great Dunmow South & Barnston reported a higher crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 569 crimes compared to 289. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Great Dunmow South & Barnston witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

    • In 2023, Great Dunmow South & Barnston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 562 crimes compared to 266. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Great Dunmow South & Barnston witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Uttlesford, Great Dunmow South & Barnston has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Great Dunmow South & Barnston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Great Dunmow South & Barnston has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 9.56 ranking 2th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK

In 2024, the total Great Dunmow South & Barnston crimes were 569. The crime rate of Great Dunmow South & Barnston in 2024 was 108.81 (year) or 9.07 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Dunmow South & Barnston were around 562 crimes with yearly crime rate of 107.47 (year) or 8.96 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Dunmow South & Barnston)CrimesRank (Great Dunmow South & Barnston)CrimesRank (Great Dunmow South & Barnston)
Takeley149 11,646 11,043 1
Stansted South & Birchanger41 3683 2684 2
Great Dunmow North40 4377 4362 4
Saffron Walden Shire40 5327 5358 5
Saffron Walden Audley30 8311 6347 6
Elsenham & Henham33 6306 7289 8
Thaxted & the Eastons21 10286 8307 7
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys31 7285 9239 10
Stansted North25 9239 12260 9
Felsted & Stebbing17 12261 10231 12
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts13 14248 11237 11
Saffron Walden Castle21 11156 13193 13
Newport14 13142 14189 14
High Easter & the Rodings8 15126 15122 15
Flitch Green & Little Dunmow4 17108 16109 16
Clavering4 1634 2155 19
Hatfield Heath1 2184 1770 17
Debden & Wimbish3 1955 1870 18
Ashdon4 1839 1942 21
The Sampfords2 2034 2248 20
Stort ValleyNA NA38 2041 22

Great Dunmow South & Barnston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20255
March 202513
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 202410
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 202410
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20259
May 202511
April 202519
March 202525
February 202511
January 202526
December 202418
November 202412
October 202421
September 202412
August 202413

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 202412
August 20241

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20254
March 202512
February 20252
January 20253
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Great Dunmow South & Barnston in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Great Dunmow South & Barnston postcode area is presented below.

1. The Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
2. Haslers Lane (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
3. White Hart Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Wyverne (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Berners End (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. School Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Angel Lane (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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