Great Dunmow Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Great Dunmow’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 50.6% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure, the lowest recorded for the area in recent months, reflects a combination of effective local policing and the town’s relatively small, low-density population. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.9% of all reported crimes. However, this rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents is 48% below the UK average of 2.9, indicating that violent crime remains a rare occurrence in Great Dunmow. The second most frequent category, vehicle crime, saw a striking 200% increase from May, reaching 6 incidents—a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents, 89% above the UK average of 0.4. This anomaly may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased travel or vehicle-related activity during the summer months. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson accounted for 13.9% of reported crimes, slightly above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The overall crime profile suggests that while property-related offences are present, they are far less prevalent than in other parts of the country. June’s longer days and the start of the tourist season may have influenced patterns, though the absence of major events or infrastructure in Great Dunmow limits this connection. The low crime rate, particularly in violent and public order categories, aligns with the area’s character as a quiet, built-up town with limited commercial or nightlife activity. This environment likely contributes to the area’s continued safety, despite the unexpected rise in vehicle crime.

June 2025 marked a sharp 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This surge, which places the rate at 0.7 per 1,000 residents—89% above the UK average of 0.4—contrasts with a 66.7% drop in shoplifting and a 57.1% reduction in anti-social behaviour. The violent crime category, accounting for 38.9% of all reported crimes, remained 48% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This suggests that while property-related offences have fluctuated, violent crime continues to be relatively rare in Great Dunmow. The month-on-month changes also reveal a shift in crime mix, with vehicle crime now outpacing public order offences and anti-social behaviour, which fell by 57.1% and 66.7%, respectively. These trends may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased vehicle usage during summer or changes in local enforcement priorities.

Great Dunmow’s crime rate in June 2025 fell to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 29.4% drop from the previous month’s rate of 5.6. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a crime rate 50.6% below the national average of 8.1. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day, a figure that may seem low but reflects the town’s relatively small population of 9,084. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for every 252 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s overall safety. This context is particularly meaningful for residents, who can feel confident that their daily routines are unlikely to be disrupted by crime. The reduction in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, coupled with the sharp rise in vehicle crime, highlights shifting patterns that warrant closer attention to local factors such as parking practices or vehicle security measures.