Great Dunmow Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Great Dunmow’s July 2025 crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents marked a 32.6% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment for this built-up area within Uttlesford. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.9% of all reported crimes, yet this rate was 31% below the UK average for the same category. Vehicle crime, at 0.9 per 1,000, stood out as 131% above the national average, indicating a localised challenge that may relate to the area’s road networks or vehicle density. Seasonal factors in July—peak summer, extended daylight, and heightened tourism—likely contributed to shifts in crime patterns, though the overall rate remains lower than the UK average. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted slightly, with 19 violent crimes (35.9% of total) and 22 property crimes (41.5% of total), suggesting a mix of persistent issues and seasonal influences. While direct causation, the interplay between summer activity and crime types aligns with patterns seen in other commuter towns and small urban centres, where increased foot traffic and event-related activity can drive certain categories of crime.

July 2025 witnessed sharp increases in robbery (+100%), other theft (+100%), and anti-social behaviour (+100%) compared to June, despite an overall crime rate still below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 35.9% of all reported crimes, but this rate was 31% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. Vehicle crime, at 0.9 per 1,000, was 131% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, highlighting a localised spike in this category. Conversely, anti-social behaviour saw a 55% deficit against the UK average, suggesting effective community management or reporting practices in this area. These divergent trends illustrate the combination of local factors—such as seasonal tourism—and national averages, with Great Dunmow’s crime profile showing both resilience and vulnerability to specific pressures.

July 2025 saw a 47.2% increase in Great Dunmow’s crime rate compared to June, rising from 4.0 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a notable shift, the area still remains 32.6% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported each day in July, translating to roughly one crime for every 171 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, though low, reflects a consistent pattern of relatively sparse crime in a built-up area with a population of 9,084. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even modest increases in crime can feel significant to local residents, particularly when specific categories like robbery and other theft rise sharply. These statistics, while not alarmingly high, underscore the need for vigilance during periods of seasonal activity, such as festivals and extended daylight hours, which may influence crime patterns differently than in more densely populated urban centres.