Great Dunmow Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Great Dunmow for February 2024 reveals a distinct profile shaped by its character as a built-up area within Uttlesford. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.1% of all crimes, closely followed by anti-social behaviour (16.1%) and vehicle crime (14.3%). This distribution suggests a balance between personal safety concerns and community-level challenges. The area's overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents places it 12.7% below the UK average, a gap that may reflect the town's relatively low population density and strong local governance. Vehicle crime in Great Dunmow was 105% above the UK average, a figure that could be linked to the area's commuter traffic patterns or the presence of retail and industrial zones. In contrast, theft from the person and shoplifting were significantly below the UK average, consistent with the lower tourist activity typical of a non-coastal, non-urban locale. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—likely contributed to the lower prevalence of certain crimes, though the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour may indicate the impact of prolonged cold weather on community dynamics. The balance between violent and property crimes also aligns with the characteristics of a commuter town, where residential stability coexists with transient populations that may influence crime patterns.

February 2024 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+350%), vehicle crime (+166.7%), and criminal damage and arson (+100%), while shoplifting and drugs offences fell by 66.7%. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. The spike in anti-social behaviour, for instance, may reflect the transition from winter's indoor confinement to the tentative emergence of outdoor activity as spring approaches. Conversely, the decline in shoplifting could align with reduced foot traffic during the pre-spring lull. Vehicle crime's 105% surge above the UK average suggests a specific vulnerability, linked to the area's infrastructure or traffic patterns. For residents, the 23 reported violent crimes—exactly matching the UK average—indicate a balanced risk profile in this category. The 8 vehicle crimes recorded, though elevated, remain a manageable figure for local authorities to address through targeted interventions.

Great Dunmow's crime rate in February 2024 rose 12.0% from 5.5 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight upward trend despite remaining 12.7% below the UK average. This shift occurred against a backdrop of 2 crimes reported per day on average, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area's relatively low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 162 residents, a metric that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the increase, though statistically significant, remains within a range that aligns with the area's historical trend of lower-than-average crime rates. This contrast with the UK average underscores the unique characteristics of Great Dunmow, which appears to benefit from factors such as strong community engagement or effective local policing strategies. The daily crime count, while steady, does not suggest an immediate escalation in public safety concerns.