Great Dunmow Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Great Dunmow’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.4% below the UK average of 8.2. This marked discrepancy highlights the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by its built-up character within Uttlesford. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 20.8% of all reported incidents, though this rate was 60% below the national average. This suggests a combination of local factors—such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or the absence of high-risk environments—contributing to lower violent crime. Criminal damage and arson, however, emerged as a notable outlier, with a rate 48% above the UK average. This could be linked to the area’s commercial density, where vandalism in retail or industrial zones may be more frequent. Anti-social behaviour, though a smaller proportion of total crimes (12.5%), saw a sharp rise in June, tied to seasonal changes such as increased social events or summer tourism. The overall crime picture reflects a balance between lower violent crime and higher property-related offences, a dynamic common in smaller towns where community policing and localized initiatives may mitigate broader risks. Seasonal factors, including the start of summer and longer daylight hours, may have further influenced patterns, with outdoor spaces seeing more activity and, consequently, more incidents of anti-social behaviour or public order offences.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 500% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one to six incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal shifts such as more public gatherings or increased foot traffic during summer evenings. Concurrently, shoplifting and 'other crime' both surged by 200%, suggesting a possible link to retail activity or transient populations. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell by 63% from May, a drop that could be attributed to the summer season reducing late-night activity or improved policing in high-risk areas. Criminal damage and arson in Great Dunmow were 48% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s built-up character, where vandalism in commercial or residential zones is more concentrated. Meanwhile, vehicle crime remained relatively stable, with a 54.5% decrease from May’s higher figure, due to reduced parking congestion or increased car security measures.

Great Dunmow’s crime rate in June 2024 fell by 20.1% compared to May, dropping from 6.6 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend seen in many smaller built-up areas during the summer months, when community engagement and longer daylight hours may reduce opportunities for crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day in June, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 189 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which is often measured on a daily or weekly basis rather than a monthly aggregate. The population context also plays a role: with 9,084 residents, the small size of Great Dunmow means that crime impacts a proportionally smaller number of individuals compared to larger urban centres. This lower density, combined with the area’s likely mix of residential and commercial zones, may contribute to a more manageable crime environment, though localized spikes—such as the 500% increase in anti-social behaviour—suggest that specific areas or incidents can still have a disproportionate effect.