Crime Rate in Takeley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Takeley

The total recorded crimes in Takeley, Uttlesford, UK in May 2025 are around 143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Takeley crime rate of 20.13 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 Takeley, encompassing approximately 7,103 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (89.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (158.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (-39.39% decrease)
Takeley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 77
  • Bassingbourn Road with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

How safe is Takeley?

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

  • Relative to Uttlesford:

    • In 2024, Takeley reported a higher crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 1,646 crimes compared to 289. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Takeley witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

    • In 2023, Takeley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 1,043 crimes compared to 266. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Takeley witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Takeley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Takeley has recorded 143 crimes with crime rate of 20.13 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK

In 2024, the total Takeley crimes were 1,646. The crime rate of Takeley in 2024 was 231.73 (year) or 19.31 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Takeley were around 1,043 crimes with yearly crime rate of 146.84 (year) or 12.24 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Takeley)CrimesRank (Takeley)CrimesRank (Takeley)
Stansted South & Birchanger41 3683 2684 2
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

Takeley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (68 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 202411
November 202411
October 20246
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202519
March 202522
February 202521
January 202543
December 202429
November 202432
October 202422
September 202431
August 202421
July 202428
June 202448
May 202431

A total of 346 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202533
March 202523
February 202516
January 202533
December 202426
November 202424
October 202429
September 202412
August 202438
July 202423
June 202442
May 202427

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202512
March 202525
February 202526
January 202521
December 202426
November 202426
October 202431
September 202429
August 202424
July 202425
June 202468
May 202417

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202520
March 202526
February 202514
January 202535
December 202421
November 202418
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202426
May 202414

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 20246
November 20247
October 202411
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 202411
August 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20253
December 202411
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Takeley in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total77
Anti-social behaviour19
Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft14
Shoplifting8
Drugs5
Possession of weapons5
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
2. Bassingbourn Road (Map)
Total15
Other theft3
Drugs2
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Garnetts (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Coopers Villas (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
6. Gorefield (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3
7. St Valery (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Coopers End Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Pincey Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. School Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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