Great Dunmow Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,084, Great Dunmow recorded 58 crimes in October 2025 — an average of roughly one incident for every 157 residents. At 6.4 crimes per 1,000 people, the area’s crime rate is 16.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a consistent position that reflects the town’s character as a relatively quiet built-up area within Uttlesford. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 48.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, each contributing 12.1%. This pattern is consistent with the area’s mix of residential and retail spaces, where public order issues and property damage may arise from local events or community tensions. October’s darker evenings and Halloween-related activities may have influenced these trends, with anti-social behaviour spiking during the month’s seasonal transitions. However, the overall rate remains low, suggesting that the town’s infrastructure and community policing efforts likely contribute to its comparative safety. The balance between violent and property crimes also highlights the need for targeted interventions, as violence remains high compared to the UK average, despite the area’s overall success in maintaining lower crime rates.

October 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends compared to September. Drug-related offences surged by 300%, jumping from 1 to 4 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes or unmet demand for illicit substances. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, with a 250% increase from 2 to 7 cases, potentially linked to Halloween activities or increased social gatherings. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 85.7%, from 7 to 1 incident, due to reduced traffic or heightened awareness during darker evenings. Violence and sexual offences remained 17% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 37% below, illustrating a mixed picture of local challenges and successes. The significant drop in shoplifting — 25% from 4 to 3 cases — suggests that retail security measures or seasonal shopper behaviour may have contributed to this decline.

Great Dunmow’s crime rate in October 2025 rose by 13.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.6 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, places the area’s monthly crime rate at roughly 2 incidents per day — a figure that, while low, reflects the local rhythm of a built-up area within Uttlesford. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 157 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents in a community of 9,084 people. When compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, Great Dunmow remains 16.9% below the national rate, highlighting the area’s relative safety. However, the upward trend from September to October suggests that seasonal factors — such as darker evenings and Halloween-related activity — may influence local patterns. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, despite the increase, the number of crimes remains proportionally low for a town of this size, with most residents unlikely to encounter crime directly.