Great Dunmow Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Great Dunmow’s crime rate in June 2023 stood at 7.9 per 1,000, placing it 7.1% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, highlights a stark outlier in the form of shoplifting, which occurred at a rate of 1.1 per 1,000—104% above the UK average. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (23 incidents, 31.9% of total), followed by shoplifting and public order offences (each accounting for 13.9% of reported crimes). The seasonal context of June, marking the beginning of summer, may have influenced these patterns, as increased foot traffic in retail areas could contribute to higher shoplifting rates. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and drug-related crimes were significantly below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused policing or local initiatives may be effective in these categories. The area’s built-up character within Uttlesford, a commuter belt suburb, likely shapes its crime profile, with property crimes (31 incidents) and violent crimes (23 incidents) reflecting a balance between urban and suburban dynamics. While the overall rate remains relatively low, the sharp divergence in shoplifting figures underscores the need for targeted interventions in retail zones.

June 2023 marked sharp spikes in shoplifting and public order offences, with the former surging by 400% and the latter by 150% compared to May. These increases, coupled with a 100% rise in possession of weapons, suggest a shift in criminal activity that may relate to summer-related factors such as increased retail activity or public gatherings. Conversely, burglary fell by 83.3%, and criminal damage and arson dropped by 50%, reflecting seasonal patterns or improved community vigilance. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category (31.9% of total crimes), decreased by 11.5%, indicating a reduction in alcohol-fuelled incidents during the early summer. The stark contrast between shoplifting’s 1.1 per 1,000 rate (104% above the UK average) and burglary’s 0.1 per 1,000 (69% below) illustrates the uneven distribution of crime types in the area. Residents may find the shoplifting figures particularly noteworthy, given their disproportionate impact compared to other categories.

Great Dunmow’s crime rate in June 2023 rose by 31.1% compared to the previous month, reflecting a shift in local patterns. The daily crime count averaged roughly two incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, highlights the ongoing presence of crime in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 126 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relative safety of the area despite the increase. When scaled to the population of 9,084, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. The previous month’s rate of 6.1 per 1,000 was significantly lower, indicating that June’s figures may reflect seasonal or situational factors, such as increased foot traffic during the early summer period. This comparison to the prior month provides a local context for understanding fluctuations, though it does not account for broader regional or national trends.