Great Dunmow Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 saw Great Dunmow record a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 27.6% below the UK average of 7.6. This figure marks a continuation of the area’s long-term trend of lower-than-average crime, though the breakdown of offences reveals unexpected shifts. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 34% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000—26% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 20% of total crimes, while vehicle crime, though relatively low at 12% of all offences, stood 59% above the national average. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter evenings—likely influenced patterns, though the area’s built-up character and proximity to rural zones may have mitigated some risks. The sharp increase in ‘Other crime’ reports, a category that includes unclassified offences, highlights the need for further analysis to understand this anomaly. The overall crime profile suggests a mix of factors: strong community engagement may reduce anti-social behaviour, while the concentration of retail and transport infrastructure could explain higher vehicle crime rates. These dynamics reflect the area’s unique position as a small urban centre within a larger rural district, where local initiatives and seasonal events shape crime trends.

The most striking anomaly in November 2024 was the 200% surge in ‘Other crime’ reports, rising from 1 to 3 cases. This category, which includes unclassified offences, saw a dramatic increase that outpaced all other categories. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 33.3%, potentially linked to seasonal events like Bonfire Night. In contrast, burglary fell by 60%, from 5 to 2 incidents, reflecting a significant decline that may be tied to increased community vigilance or improved local security measures. Other theft and public order offences also dropped by 50% each, indicating a broader trend of reduced property-related crimes. Vehicle crime, however, remained 59% above the UK average, a persistent issue in built-up areas with high traffic volumes. The sharp rise in ‘Other crime’—a category that lacks detailed breakdown—raises questions about underreported or newly classified offences, though can be inferred without further data.

Great Dunmow’s November 2024 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 19.5% decrease from the previous month’s 6.8, reflecting a sustained decline in reported crime. This reduction is consistent with broader trends observed in similar built-up areas within Uttlesford, where seasonal factors and local initiatives may contribute to lower incidence. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that aligns with the area’s relatively low overall crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. This statistic underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national context, though local variations in policing strategies, community engagement, and economic conditions could also play a role. The population of 9,084 further contextualises these figures, highlighting that even small shifts in crime numbers can have measurable impacts on residents’ perceptions of safety. The decline in burglary and public order offences, coupled with the rise in other crime categories, suggests a combination of local dynamics and broader regional patterns.