Uttlesford Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Uttlesford, property crimes consistently outpace violent crimes during June 2024, a pattern that may reflect the area's mix of suburban and rural characteristics. With a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents — 37.8% below the UK average — the local authority district demonstrates a safer profile than the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 30% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.1%) and other theft (11.9%). This distribution suggests that while personal safety remains a priority, property-related concerns dominate the local crime picture. The seasonal context of June, marked by the start of summer and longer daylight hours, may influence activity patterns in Uttlesford’s retail and community spaces. However, the relatively low violent crime rate compared to the UK average (46% below for violence and sexual offences) indicates that the area's social and environmental factors — such as a strong sense of community or effective local policing — likely contribute to maintaining lower levels of interpersonal crime. The prominence of anti-social behaviour and other theft also points to potential challenges in managing public spaces and preventing minor criminal activity, which could be exacerbated during peak summer months. These findings align with the broader trend of Uttlesford being a low-crime area, where the balance between property and violent crime highlights the need for targeted strategies to address specific vulnerabilities in the local crime profile.

June 2024 saw notable fluctuations in Uttlesford’s crime profile, with bicycle theft surging by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) — a sharp rise that may be linked to increased cycling during the summer months. Other crime also rose by 66.7%, potentially reflecting seasonal spikes in non-specific incidents or heightened awareness among residents. Conversely, vehicle crime declined by 23.4%, due to fewer vehicles on the road during school holidays or improved community vigilance. The persistent dominance of property crimes over violent crimes remains a defining feature, with property-related incidents accounting for 41% of all crimes compared to 29.7% for violence and sexual offences. This imbalance suggests that while personal safety is a concern, property protection remains the primary focus for residents. Uttlesford’s violent crime rate (1.5 per 1,000) is 46% below the UK average, a figure that may be attributed to the area’s suburban and rural character, where community cohesion and lower population density could reduce opportunities for interpersonal crime. The drop in possession of weapons (33.3%) and burglary (18.2%) further reinforces the idea that Uttlesford’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of geographic factors and effective local crime prevention measures.

Uttlesford’s June 2024 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents represents a 5.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.9, indicating a minor upward trend. However, this remains significantly below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s continued position as a safer jurisdiction. On a daily basis, Uttlesford recorded approximately 16 crimes per day in June — a manageable figure that translates to one reported crime for every 195 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, highlights the need for ongoing vigilance, particularly in areas where property crimes are more prevalent. The population context further illustrates the scale: with 95,106 residents, the 488 total crimes reported in June equate to a crime rate that is 37.8% below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s reputation as a relatively secure place to live. When compared to the UK’s broader crime trends, Uttlesford’s lower violent crime rate and higher proportion of anti-social behaviour suggest distinct local dynamics, possibly influenced by the area’s suburban and rural mix. These comparisons provide residents with a clear benchmark for understanding their local safety environment relative to the rest of the country.