Crime Rate in Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts

The total recorded crimes in Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts, Uttlesford, UK in July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts crime rate of 55.18 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 Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts, encompassing approximately 235 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Close with total crimes: 2
  • Great Chesterford with total crimes: 2
  • Church Walk with total crimes: 1

How safe is Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts?

To understand the safety of Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts, we need to analyze Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Uttlesford:

    • In 2024, Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 248 crimes compared to 289.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

    • In 2023, Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts had fewer crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 237 crimes compared to 266. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Uttlesford, Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 55.18 ranking 14th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK

In 2024, the total Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts crimes were 248. The crime rate of Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts in 2024 was 1052.63 (year) or 87.72 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts were around 237 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1005.94 (year) or 83.83 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts)CrimesRank (Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts)CrimesRank (Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts)
Takeley149 11,646 11,043 1
Stansted South & Birchanger41 3683 2684 2
Great Dunmow South & Barnston50 2569 3562 3
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
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

Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (5 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20259
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 202411
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20253
November 20243

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20258
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20248
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts postcode area is presented below.

1. Rectory Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Great Chesterford (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Church Walk (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Royston Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Nats Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Icknield Rise (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. School Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Carmel Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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