Great Dunmow Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly half of all reported crimes in Great Dunmow during April 2025, emerging as the dominant category in the area’s crime profile. With a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents—10.4% below the UK average of 7.7—this semi-rural built-up area maintains a generally lower-than-national crime level. The sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, which reached 29 cases (3.2 per 1,000), is 23% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a localised concentration of incidents that may be influenced by the area’s social dynamics. Public order crimes also surged to 12 cases (1.3 per 1,000), a 141% increase over the UK average, potentially tied to Easter-related events and the seasonal transition into spring, which often brings increased foot traffic and community gatherings. Anti-social behaviour, while still below the UK average, rose by 20%, indicating a nuanced interplay between population density and local engagement. The overall crime picture, though stable, highlights a growing emphasis on violent and disorderly conduct, which may be exacerbated by the area’s proximity to larger urban centres and its role as a commuter hub within Uttlesford. Seasonal factors, including the Easter period and the shift to longer evenings, likely contribute to these trends, as outdoor activity and social interactions increase. This data underscores the need for targeted strategies to address rising violent and public order issues while maintaining the area’s relatively low overall crime rate.

April 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in public order crimes, rising from three to twelve incidents, a spike that may be linked to the Easter holiday period and increased outdoor activity. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 26.1%, climbing from 23 to 29 cases, a shift that contrasts with the UK average for this category, which stood at 2.6 per 1,000 (23% below the local rate). Anti-social behaviour incidents increased by 20%, though this category remains 47% below the UK average. Conversely, other theft and criminal damage and arson both declined sharply—other theft fell by two-thirds, while criminal damage dropped by 55.6%, potentially reflecting seasonal lulls or targeted local interventions. The stark divergence between rising violent crimes and falling property-related offences highlights a shifting crime mix, with public safety concerns now dominating the local profile. For residents, the 300% surge in public order crimes offers a concrete data point to consider when assessing community safety during holidays and events.

The crime rate in Great Dunmow rose by 8.8% from 6.4 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents in April 2025 compared to March 2025, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the built-up nature of the area but remains lower than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 144 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low frequency of incidents for a population of 9,084. This ratio is particularly significant when contextualised against the area’s character as a small, semi-rural town with a mix of residential and commercial zones. While the overall rate remains 10.4% below the UK average, the month-on-month increase may be attributed to seasonal factors such as Easter-related activity or the transition into spring, which often sees increased foot traffic and social gatherings. The consistency of the rate despite these fluctuations underscores the area’s generally stable crime profile, though the rise from March warrants attention to emerging patterns.