Great Dunmow Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

July 2023 saw Great Dunmow maintain a crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.6% below the UK average of 8.3. This performance reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local characteristics. As a built-up area within Uttlesford, the town balances suburban tranquility with the vibrancy of a commuter hub, which may partly explain its crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.7% of all crimes, driven by the summer peak in social activity and outdoor events. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, remained lower than the UK average, possibly linked to the town’s community-focused policing initiatives. Vehicle crime, though rising in absolute terms, remained below the UK average per capita, a pattern consistent with the area’s lower density of car parks and retail zones. The seasonal context of July—schools out, tourism at its height, and festivals—likely influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic in public spaces contributing to higher violent crime rates. However, the overall downward trend compared to the UK average suggests effective local measures are offsetting typical summer spikes in certain categories.

July 2023 revealed significant fluctuations in crime types. Public order offences fell by 60% compared to June, aligning with a likely reduction in summer festivals and events that typically drive such incidents. Shoplifting also declined sharply by 60%, possibly due to increased staffing in retail outlets during peak tourist season. Conversely, vehicle crime surged by 166.7%, with eight incidents reported—double the previous month’s total. This increase may be attributed to the summer influx of visitors and the town’s proximity to major transport routes. Burglary and possession of weapons both doubled compared to June, though both categories remain below the UK average per capita. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, were 8% above the UK average, a figure that could reflect the heightened social activity typical of July. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained 30% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may highlight the effectiveness of local community engagement strategies. These shifts underscore the combination of seasonal dynamics and local interventions in shaping crime patterns.

Great Dunmow’s crime rate in July 2023 (7.5 per 1,000) marked a 5.5% decrease from June’s 7.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a manageable frequency for a built-up area of 9,084 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 134 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is relatively low compared to larger urban centres. This statistic, when contextualised against the town’s population, suggests a level of safety that is particularly striking given the summer season’s usual correlation with increased crime. The decrease in public order offences and shoplifting, coupled with the stability in anti-social behaviour rates, indicates that local measures may be effectively mitigating typical summer pressures. While property crime (24 incidents) slightly outpaced violent crime (27 incidents), the overall balance remains skewed toward property-related offences—a pattern consistent with the area’s lower density of nightlife venues compared to larger towns. These comparisons highlight Great Dunmow’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Uttlesford, where crime rates remain comfortably below national averages despite the seasonal challenges of July.