The total recorded crimes in Stort Valley, Uttlesford, UK in May 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stort Valley crime rate of 55.15 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 Stort Valley, encompassing approximately 54 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Stort Valley, we need to analyze Stort Valley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Uttlesford:
In 2024, Stort Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 38 crimes compared to 289.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stort Valley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.
In 2023, Stort Valley had fewer crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 41 crimes compared to 266. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stort Valley recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Uttlesford, Stort Valley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Stort Valley has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 55.15 ranking 20th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK
In 2024, the total Stort Valley crimes were 38. The crime rate of Stort Valley in 2024 was 698.53 (year) or 58.21 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.
In 2023, the total crimes in Stort Valley were around 41 crimes with yearly crime rate of 753.68 (year) or 62.81 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Stort Valley) | Crimes | Rank (Stort Valley) | Crimes | Rank (Stort Valley) | |
| Takeley | 143 | 1 | 1,646 | 1 | 1,043 | 1 |
| Stansted South & Birchanger | 41 | 3 | 683 | 2 | 684 | 2 |
| Saffron Walden Shire | 45 | 2 | 327 | 5 | 358 | 5 |
| Great Dunmow South & Barnston | 34 | 4 | 569 | 3 | 562 | 3 |
| Great Dunmow North | 33 | 5 | 377 | 4 | 362 | 4 |
| Saffron Walden Audley | 26 | 7 | 311 | 6 | 347 | 6 |
| Thaxted & the Eastons | 28 | 6 | 286 | 8 | 307 | 7 |
| Elsenham & Henham | 21 | 9 | 306 | 7 | 289 | 8 |
| Felsted & Stebbing | 21 | 8 | 261 | 10 | 231 | 12 |
| Stansted North | 18 | 11 | 239 | 12 | 260 | 9 |
| Broad Oak & the Hallingburys | 19 | 10 | 285 | 9 | 239 | 10 |
| Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts | 16 | 12 | 248 | 11 | 237 | 11 |
| Saffron Walden Castle | 11 | 15 | 156 | 13 | 193 | 13 |
| Newport | 11 | 13 | 142 | 14 | 189 | 14 |
| Flitch Green & Little Dunmow | 11 | 14 | 108 | 16 | 109 | 16 |
| High Easter & the Rodings | 10 | 16 | 126 | 15 | 122 | 15 |
| Hatfield Heath | 6 | 17 | 84 | 17 | 70 | 17 |
| Debden & Wimbish | 6 | 18 | 55 | 18 | 70 | 18 |
| Clavering | 5 | 19 | 34 | 21 | 55 | 19 |
| Ashdon | 2 | 21 | 39 | 19 | 42 | 21 |
| The Sampfords | 2 | 22 | 34 | 22 | 48 | 20 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
In April 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (2 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
In February 2025, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stort Valley postcode area is presented below.