Crime Rate in Saffron Walden Shire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saffron Walden Shire

The total recorded crimes in Saffron Walden Shire, Uttlesford, UK in March 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saffron Walden Shire crime rate of 1.72 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 Saffron Walden Shire, encompassing approximately 12,220 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Saffron Walden Shire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastby Close with total crimes: 2
  • Four Acres with total crimes: 2
  • Strachey Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Saffron Walden Shire?

To understand the safety of Saffron Walden Shire, we need to analyze Saffron Walden Shire crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Uttlesford:

    • In 2024, Saffron Walden Shire reported a higher crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 327 crimes compared to 289. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Saffron Walden Shire witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Saffron Walden Shire experienced a greater number of crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 358 crimes compared to 266. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Saffron Walden Shire witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Uttlesford, Saffron Walden Shire has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Saffron Walden Shire Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Saffron Walden Shire has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.72 ranking 9th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK

In 2024, the total Saffron Walden Shire crimes were 327. The crime rate of Saffron Walden Shire in 2024 was 26.76 (year) or 2.23 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Saffron Walden Shire were around 358 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.29 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Uttlesford)CrimesRank (Uttlesford)CrimesRank (Uttlesford)
Takeley132 11,646 11,043 1
Stansted South & Birchanger35 3683 2684 2
Great Dunmow South & Barnston69 2569 3562 3
Great Dunmow North27 5377 4362 4
Saffron Walden Audley27 4311 6347 6
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys25 6285 9239 10
Thaxted & the Eastons18 10286 8307 7
Elsenham & Henham24 7306 7289 8
Felsted & Stebbing21 8261 10231 12
Stansted North17 11239 12260 9
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts12 15248 11237 11
Newport15 12142 14189 14
Saffron Walden Castle15 13156 13193 13
Flitch Green & Little Dunmow12 14108 16109 16
High Easter & the Rodings6 16126 15122 15
Hatfield Heath5 1884 1770 17
Clavering6 1734 2155 19
Debden & Wimbish5 1955 1870 18
Ashdon2 2239 1942 21
The Sampfords4 2034 2248 20
Stort Valley3 2138 2041 22

Saffron Walden Shire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 202510
December 20248
November 20246
October 20249
September 202415
August 202411
July 202411
June 20246
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Saffron Walden Shire in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Saffron Walden Shire postcode area is presented below.

1. Eastby Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Four Acres (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Strachey Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hamilton Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Jennings Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Stanleys Farm Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Shire Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Northfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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