Great Dunmow Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Great Dunmow’s crime rate in March 2024 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, marking an 11.7% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.7. This figure, while slightly higher than February’s rate of 6.2, remains indicative of a generally safe built-up area within Uttlesford. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46.8% of all reported incidents—29 cases in total. This category’s rate of 3.2 per 1,000 is 20% above the UK average, potentially reflecting local social dynamics or seasonal factors such as the transition to spring, which may see increased social interaction in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour followed with 12.9% of all crimes.9 per 1,000 is 22% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement or policing in this area. The seasonal context of March, with longer evenings and the shift in clocks, may also influence crime patterns, particularly for public order offences, which rose sharply by 133% compared to the previous month. These fluctuations, while notable, do not yet indicate a significant departure from the area’s historical trend of maintaining a crime rate below national averages. The data also highlights a stark contrast in category-specific performance: while public order and burglary rates exceeded UK averages, vehicle crime and other theft fell well below them, indicating varying levels of risk across different offence types.

Burglary saw the most dramatic month-on-month increase, rising by 150% from 2 to 5 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain the overall rate’s 10.9% increase from February. Public order offences also jumped by 133%, from 3 to 7, a rise that contrasts with the UK average, which is 48% below the national rate for this category. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell sharply by 62.5%, dropping from 8 to 3, aligning with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This decline could reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and reduced traffic during March’s transition to spring. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 46.8% of all incidents, a rate 20% above the UK average. This suggests local dynamics—such as increased social activity as the weather improves—may be influencing violent crime trends.

March 2024 saw a 10.9% increase in Great Dunmow’s crime rate compared to February, rising from 6.2 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a modest upward trend, the overall rate remains 11.7% below the UK average. Locally, the daily crime count averaged two incidents per day over the month, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 147 residents by the end of March. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in the area, even as the rate increased slightly from the previous month. The population context further highlights that, despite the rise, the absolute number of crimes—62 in total—remains manageable for a town of 9,084 residents. This suggests that while local conditions may have influenced a small uptick, the broader picture of safety in Great Dunmow remains consistent with its historical position below the UK average.