Uttlesford Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Uttlesford’s crime rate for February 2024 stands at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 39.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national picture underscores the area’s relatively secure environment, a position reinforced by its crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominate the local crime profile, accounting for 36% of all reported incidents, though they remain 40% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category at 13.6%, is also 43% below the national rate, a gap that may reflect Uttlesford’s community-focused policing strategies or the area’s suburban character, which tends to foster lower levels of disorder. Vehicle crime, at 8.9% of total incidents, is 9% below the UK average, aligning with the district’s lower density of commercial and transport hubs typically associated with such offences. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the overall moderation in crime rates, though the persistent gap with the UK average suggests structural factors, such as effective local governance or demographic stability, are at play. These figures illustrate an area where crime remains a peripheral concern, with residents likely experiencing a higher sense of safety compared to the national average.

February 2024 saw a sharp 250% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 7 incidents, a spike that contrasts with a 75% drop in robbery (from 4 to 1). This shift suggests a possible reallocation of criminal focus towards less severe but more frequent offences. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour rose by 14.6% (48 to 55), though it remains 43% below the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, is 9% below the UK average, a modest gap that may reflect Uttlesford’s lower density of high-traffic areas typically associated with such incidents. The most significant decline was in drug-related crimes, which fell 58.3% (from 24 to 10), potentially linked to seasonal factors or local enforcement efforts. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, even within a generally low-crime area.

Uttlesford’s crime rate in February 2024 (4.3 per 1,000) marks a 17.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing trend of reduced incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 14 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity within the local community. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 234 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime compared to national benchmarks. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as February is typically a period of lower outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in certain types of crime. The population context further highlights that, despite the 95,106 residents in Uttlesford, the overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, reinforcing the area’s position as a safer locality within the national landscape.