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

Overview of Crime in CM6 1DT

THE DOWNS, CM6 1DT, Uttlesford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.88 per 1,000 population. This CM6 1DT 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 1DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM6 1DT, encompassing approximately 2838 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM6 1DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Market Place with total crimes: 2
  • Castleden Way with total crimes: 1

THE DOWNS, CM6 1DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.8850.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.93-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson22.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.05175.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.88-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-75.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.76-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.41-60.00%
Public order21.41100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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 offences107.0511.11%
Criminal damage and arson53.52150.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4080.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.170.00%
Public order21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.69-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7650.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0580.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.17400.00%
Vehicle crime31.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

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
Burglary67.40500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.11-28.57%
Drugs21.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.34-12.50%
Public order22.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.820.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.93-20.00%
Burglary22.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.340.00%
Vehicle crime23.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 202410
April 20249
March 20245
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20246
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Market Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Castleden Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Downs Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Chequers Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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