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 May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Dunmow South & Barnston crime rate of 6.50 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Dunmow South & Barnston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Oaklands Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ash Grove 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 May 2025 the Great Dunmow South & Barnston has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 6.50 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Dunmow South & Barnston)CrimesRank (Great Dunmow South & Barnston)CrimesRank (Great Dunmow South & Barnston)
Takeley143 11,646 11,043 1
Stansted South & Birchanger41 3683 2684 2
Saffron Walden Shire45 2327 5358 5
Great Dunmow North33 5377 4362 4
Saffron Walden Audley26 7311 6347 6
Thaxted & the Eastons28 6286 8307 7
Elsenham & Henham21 9306 7289 8
Felsted & Stebbing21 8261 10231 12
Stansted North18 11239 12260 9
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys19 10285 9239 10
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts16 12248 11237 11
Saffron Walden Castle11 15156 13193 13
Newport11 13142 14189 14
Flitch Green & Little Dunmow11 14108 16109 16
High Easter & the Rodings10 16126 15122 15
Hatfield Heath6 1784 1770 17
Debden & Wimbish6 1855 1870 18
Clavering5 1934 2155 19
Ashdon2 2139 1942 21
The Sampfords2 2234 2248 20
Stort Valley3 2038 2041 22

Great Dunmow South & Barnston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 202410
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202519
March 202525
February 202511
January 202526
December 202418
November 202412
October 202421
September 202412
August 202413
July 202425
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 202512
February 20252
January 20253
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 202412
August 20241
July 202414
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 202410
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

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

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
June 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations Great Dunmow South & Barnston in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Oaklands Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Ash Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Barnston Green (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. The Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Slough Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Angel Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Randall Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Market Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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