Crime Rate in Stansted South & Birchanger: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stansted South & Birchanger

The total recorded crimes in Stansted South & Birchanger, Uttlesford, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stansted South & Birchanger crime rate of 45.63 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 Stansted South & Birchanger, encompassing approximately 898 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
Stansted South & Birchanger Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bury Lodge Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Livings Way with total crimes: 4
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Stansted South & Birchanger?

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

  • Relative to Uttlesford:

    • In 2024, Stansted South & Birchanger reported a higher crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 683 crimes compared to 289. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stansted South & Birchanger witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

    • In 2023, Stansted South & Birchanger experienced a greater number of crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 684 crimes compared to 266. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stansted South & Birchanger witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stansted South & Birchanger Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stansted South & Birchanger has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 45.63 ranking 3th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK

In 2024, the total Stansted South & Birchanger crimes were 683. The crime rate of Stansted South & Birchanger in 2024 was 760.07 (year) or 63.34 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stansted South & Birchanger were around 684 crimes with yearly crime rate of 761.18 (year) or 63.43 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stansted South & Birchanger)CrimesRank (Stansted South & Birchanger)CrimesRank (Stansted South & Birchanger)
Takeley143 11,646 11,043 1
Saffron Walden Shire45 2327 5358 5
Great Dunmow South & Barnston34 4569 3562 3
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

Stansted South & Birchanger Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 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 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences 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 Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Other theft 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 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202511
February 20259
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 202415
September 202419
August 202417
July 202414
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202514
March 20253
February 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202519
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 20257
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 202412
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 202412
September 202416
August 20246
July 20249
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20241

High Crime Locations Stansted South & Birchanger in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stansted South & Birchanger postcode area is presented below.

1. Bury Lodge Lane (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Livings Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. James Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Reeve Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Birchanger Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hudgell Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rochford Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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