Crime Rate in Thaxted & the Eastons: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thaxted & the Eastons

The total recorded crimes in Thaxted & the Eastons, Uttlesford, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thaxted & the Eastons crime rate of 33.55 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 Thaxted & the Eastons, encompassing approximately 626 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Thaxted & the Eastons Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wedow Road with total crimes: 3
  • B1051 with total crimes: 2
  • Bardfield Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Thaxted & the Eastons?

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

  • Relative to Uttlesford:

    • In 2024, Thaxted & the Eastons demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Uttlesford average, with 286 crimes compared to 289.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Thaxted & the Eastons witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

    • In 2023, Thaxted & the Eastons experienced a greater number of crimes than the Uttlesford average, with 307 crimes compared to 266. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thaxted & the Eastons witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Uttlesford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Uttlesford, Thaxted & the Eastons has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Thaxted & the Eastons Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Thaxted & the Eastons has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 33.55 ranking 10th out of 21 in the Uttlesford, UK

In 2024, the total Thaxted & the Eastons crimes were 286. The crime rate of Thaxted & the Eastons in 2024 was 456.87 (year) or 38.07 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thaxted & the Eastons were around 307 crimes with yearly crime rate of 490.42 (year) or 40.87 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Uttlesford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thaxted & the Eastons)CrimesRank (Thaxted & the Eastons)CrimesRank (Thaxted & the Eastons)
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
Broad Oak & the Hallingburys31 7285 9239 10
Stansted North25 9239 12260 9
Felsted & Stebbing17 12261 10231 12
Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts13 14248 11237 11
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

Thaxted & the Eastons 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 15 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

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 (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 202516
April 20256
March 20259
February 202515
January 202513
December 20244
November 202413
October 202411
September 202417
August 202413

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Thaxted & the Eastons in July 2025

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

1. Wedow Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. B1051 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bardfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. St. Mary'S Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Bowyers Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Andrews Farm Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Blamsters Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Black Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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