Takeley and Little Canfield Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Takeley and Little Canfield recorded a crime rate of 14.5 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, placing the area 116.4% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends underscores the unique challenges faced by this built-up area within Uttlesford. The top crime categories—anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences, and other theft—collectively accounted for over 60% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour, in particular, dominated with 26 reports, representing 23.2% of total crimes and 251% above the UK average. This may be attributed to the area’s density and potential for concentrated social interactions. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—could partly explain the lower incidence of outdoor crimes like burglary, which dropped to 0.1 per 1,000, 63% below the UK average. However, the high rate of anti-social behaviour contrasts with this pattern, suggesting that indoor environments, such as pubs or community centres, may be contributing factors. The category of 'Other crime' also showed a marked deviation from the UK average, with 5 incidents reported, 337% above the national figure. This could reflect unseasonal spikes in activities like petty theft or disorder, though further analysis is required to confirm this. Overall, the data highlights a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and the built environment, necessitating a nuanced approach to addressing crime in the area.

February 2025 saw a dramatic 150% increase in 'Other crime', rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This spike, while not yet fully explained, may reflect unseasonal activity or shifts in community dynamics. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 60%, dropping from 35 to 14, a decline that could align with the pre-spring lull in retail footfall or heightened policing efforts. The category of 'Other theft' also fell by 52.9%. Several categories remain significantly above the UK average: 'Anti-social behaviour' is 251% above the national rate, 'Other theft' is 357% above, and 'Drugs' is 260% above. These disparities highlight persistent local challenges, particularly in anti-social behaviour, which may be linked to the built-up area’s proximity to transport hubs or community spaces. Residents may find the 60% drop in shoplifting reassuring, though the sharp rise in 'Other crime' underscores the need for continued vigilance.

The crime rate in February 2025 stood at 14.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 33.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 21.9 per 1,000. This decline suggests a potential stabilization in local crime patterns after a period of higher activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 4 crimes per day over the 28-day month, a figure that, while localised, offers a clear snapshot of the frequency of incidents. When considering the population-scaled perspective, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 69 residents over the course of February, highlighting the relative density of crime in a community of 7,721 people. This monthly exposure provides residents with a tangible measure of risk, though it remains distinct from the UK-wide context, which is not available for daily or monthly comparisons. The drop in the overall rate may reflect seasonal trends, with the pre-spring lull in activity potentially reducing opportunities for certain types of crime, particularly those linked to outdoor environments.