THE DOWNS, CM6 1DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM6 1DS

THE DOWNS, CM6 1DS, Uttlesford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.24 per 1,000 population. This CM6 1DS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM6 postcode area, which has experienced 122 crimes and a crime rate of 4.15 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM6 1DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM6 1DS, encompassing approximately 3084 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM6 1DS area, explore the CM6 1DS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM6 1DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 2
  • Castleden Way with total crimes: 1
  • Downs Crescent with total crimes: 1

THE DOWNS, CM6 1DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.24-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.24200.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.19150.00%
Public order23.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-83.33%
Robbery10.320.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.95-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-40.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.16-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.2425.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Public order11.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.81-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-25.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.24300.00%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary66.48500.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.95-37.50%
Drugs21.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1933.33%
Public order22.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.57-25.00%
Drugs21.95100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.86-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.590.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.160.00%
Other theft33.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Public order20.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 202410
June 20244
May 202410
April 202412
March 20248
February 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
January 20246
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM6 1DS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Market Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Castleden Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Downs Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Chequers Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Stortford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Randall Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Counting House Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1