Uttlesford Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.3% of all crimes in Uttlesford during July 2025, a proportion that is 38% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000 residents. This category, though significant locally, remains well below national benchmarks, underscoring Uttlesford's generally lower crime profile. The overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents — 33.7% below the UK average — reflects a combination of effective policing, community engagement, and the area's character as a largely rural district with limited urban density. Anti-social behaviour (12.7% of total crimes) and other theft (9.5%) followed as the next most common categories, both showing marked deficits compared to UK averages. July's peak summer conditions, with schools out and tourism at its height, likely contributed to fluctuations in crime types, particularly those tied to public spaces and transient populations. The area's low levels of violent crime and property theft, juxtaposed with its relatively higher rates of vehicle crime and burglary, may be partly explained by its mix of suburban and rural landscapes, where vehicle-related offences are more common than in densely populated urban centres. These patterns align with typical regional variations, where rural areas often experience different crime dynamics due to factors like vehicle storage and limited public transport options.

July saw dramatic spikes in theft from the person, robbery, and burglary, with theft from the person rising by 650% (from 2 to 15 incidents) and robbery increasing by 300% (from 1 to 4). These jumps contrast sharply with declines in bicycle theft (-50%) and anti-social behaviour (-8.1%), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. Vehicle crime in Uttlesford (0.4 per 1,000) is 3% above the UK average, while burglary (0.3 per 1,000) is 11% above — both figures highlight areas where local conditions may diverge from national trends. Theft from the person, which surged to 15 incidents, is 33% above the UK average, offering a concrete data point for residents to consider when assessing personal safety. These fluctuations, occurring amid peak tourism and summer festivals, may reflect a combination of increased foot traffic and targeted opportunistic crimes.

Uttlesford's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 26.1% compared to June, increasing from 4.5 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This shift suggests a seasonal uptick, consistent with peak summer patterns where tourism and outdoor events may influence local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, 17 crimes were reported in July, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 177 residents over the course of the month. While this rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, the increase from the previous month highlights the need for ongoing monitoring. The population context further illustrates that even with this rise, Uttlesford continues to maintain a crime profile that is 33.7% below the national average, reflecting broader regional differences in policing and community engagement strategies. These figures, when considered alongside local festivals and extended daylight hours, may indicate a temporary alignment with typical summer crime trends observed in similar areas.