CM22 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM22

CM22, Uttlesford has recorded a total of 162 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.05 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CM22 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CM22, encompassing approximately 16121 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)

CM22 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 64
  • Bassingbourn Road with total crimes: 11
  • Coopers Villas with total crimes: 11

CM22 Crime Map

Postcodes in CM22

The postcode district are associated with the CM22, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CM22 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4810.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour402.985.26%
Criminal damage and arson182.48125.00%
Other theft151.12-65.12%
Drugs70.9316.67%
Vehicle crime70.43-36.36%
Possession of weapons70.43133.33%
Theft from the person60.4320.00%
Other crime40.37-33.33%
Burglary40.25-20.00%
Public order30.25-66.67%
Shoplifting30.190.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4310.7959.26%
Anti-social behaviour382.67-15.56%
Violence and sexual offences362.36-26.53%
Vehicle crime112.2383.33%
Public order90.68-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.5633.33%
Other crime60.5050.00%
Drugs60.3750.00%
Burglary50.37150.00%
Theft from the person50.31-28.57%
Shoplifting30.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.1950.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4910.4216.67%
Anti-social behaviour453.047.14%
Other theft272.79-3.57%
Public order101.670.00%
Theft from the person70.62250.00%
Vehicle crime60.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.37-57.14%
Shoplifting60.37-53.85%
Drugs40.370.00%
Other crime40.25300.00%
Burglary20.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4210.61-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour422.6168.00%
Other theft282.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.74133.33%
Shoplifting130.87-7.14%
Public order100.8111.11%
Vehicle crime90.62-10.00%
Burglary40.56-20.00%
Drugs40.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.25-71.43%
Theft from the person20.12-60.00%
Other crime10.12-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4510.11-21.05%
Other theft282.7975.00%
Anti-social behaviour251.74-21.88%
Shoplifting141.55100.00%
Vehicle crime100.87-16.67%
Public order90.62-18.18%
Possession of weapons70.5640.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.43-14.29%
Burglary50.3725.00%
Other crime50.31150.00%
Theft from the person50.3125.00%
Drugs40.31-20.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5710.1146.15%
Anti-social behaviour323.540.00%
Other theft161.98-40.74%
Vehicle crime120.99-7.69%
Public order110.7422.22%
Criminal damage and arson70.68-22.22%
Shoplifting70.43-41.67%
Drugs50.430.00%
Possession of weapons50.31-44.44%
Burglary40.31100.00%
Theft from the person40.25100.00%
Other crime20.25-33.33%
Robbery10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.11-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour322.4233.33%
Other theft271.9858.82%
Vehicle crime131.67-13.33%
Shoplifting120.81140.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.7428.57%
Public order90.5680.00%
Possession of weapons90.5628.57%
Drugs50.56-16.67%
Other crime30.31200.00%
Burglary20.19-71.43%
Theft from the person20.12-60.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences408.68-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour242.48-11.11%
Other theft171.49-52.78%
Vehicle crime151.0566.67%
Burglary70.93-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson70.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons70.4375.00%
Drugs60.43-25.00%
Public order50.37-54.55%
Shoplifting50.31-64.29%
Theft from the person50.31150.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.35-4.44%
Other theft362.6724.14%
Anti-social behaviour272.23-32.50%
Criminal damage and arson141.67133.33%
Shoplifting140.87250.00%
Burglary110.87450.00%
Public order110.6822.22%
Vehicle crime90.6812.50%
Drugs80.5660.00%
Possession of weapons40.50-60.00%
Other crime30.2550.00%
Theft from the person20.19-71.43%
Robbery10.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4510.3621.62%
Anti-social behaviour402.7921.21%
Other theft292.48-12.12%
Possession of weapons101.8066.67%
Public order90.62-18.18%
Vehicle crime80.5660.00%
Theft from the person70.5016.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.43-40.00%
Drugs50.37400.00%
Shoplifting40.31-63.64%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Burglary20.12-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.99-45.59%
Other theft332.30-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour332.05-34.00%
Public order112.0510.00%
Shoplifting110.68-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.68-37.50%
Burglary60.62500.00%
Possession of weapons60.37-50.00%
Theft from the person60.3750.00%
Vehicle crime50.37-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.06-75.00%
Drugs10.06-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6814.3341.67%
Anti-social behaviour504.2235.14%
Other theft353.109.38%
Criminal damage and arson162.1733.33%
Shoplifting150.99-6.25%
Possession of weapons120.93140.00%
Public order100.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime100.6225.00%
Drugs60.6220.00%
Other crime40.37-33.33%
Theft from the person40.25-60.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4812.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour372.980.00%
Other theft322.300.00%
Shoplifting161.980.00%
Public order150.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.930.00%
Theft from the person100.740.00%
Vehicle crime80.620.00%
Other crime60.500.00%
Drugs50.370.00%
Possession of weapons50.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20248
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 202414
December 20236
November 202310
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 202411
March 20249
February 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 202311
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 597 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202436
July 202449
June 202442
May 202445
April 202457
March 202439
February 202440
January 202443
December 202345
November 202337
October 202368
September 202348

A total of 465 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202438
July 202445
June 202442
May 202425
April 202432
March 202432
February 202424
January 202427
December 202340
November 202333
October 202350
September 202337

A total of 366 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202443
July 202427
June 202428
May 202428
April 202416
March 202427
February 202417
January 202436
December 202329
November 202333
October 202335
September 202332

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20246
June 20249
May 202410
April 202412
March 202413
February 202415
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202413
May 202414
April 20247
March 202412
February 20245
January 202414
December 20234
November 202311
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 79 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 202310
November 20236
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 202411
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM22 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total64
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Anti-social behaviour16
    Other theft6
    Possession of weapons6
    Theft from the person6
    Vehicle crime3
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Bassingbourn Road
    Total11
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Coopers Villas
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Start Hill
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Airport/Airfield
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 6. Ley Field
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Windmill Place
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Broom Farm Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. B183
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Medlars Mead
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Hammonds Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Barnfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Station Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Garnetts
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pincey Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Oak Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Corriander Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chapmans Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Saffron Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sibleys Lane
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 21. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Latchmore Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Goose Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Beehive Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Elm Close Extension
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Westwood Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Church View Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Chestnut Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Parsonage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1