Crime in Uttlesford: statistics, rates and trends

5,789 crimes were recorded in Uttlesford in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,023 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Uttlesford has the 258th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Uttlesford was highest in the year to July 2018 (7,825 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (5,755). Over the whole period it fell 26%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Uttlesford over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in theft from the person (-15%) and shoplifting (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in Uttlesford

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Uttlesford recorded 2,023 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 34.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Uttlesford

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Uttlesford recorded 789 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Uttlesford

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Uttlesford recorded 706 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Uttlesford

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Uttlesford recorded 474 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Uttlesford

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Uttlesford recorded 411 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Uttlesford

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Uttlesford recorded 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Uttlesford

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Uttlesford recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Uttlesford

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Uttlesford recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Uttlesford

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Uttlesford recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Uttlesford

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Uttlesford recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Uttlesford

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Uttlesford recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Uttlesford

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Uttlesford recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Uttlesford

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Uttlesford recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Uttlesford

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Uttlesford recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Uttlesford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Uttlesford.

40 areas within Uttlesford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Takeley and Little Canfield had the highest rate (274.4 per 1,000) and Ashdon the lowest (16.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Uttlesford over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Uttlesford over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Uttlesford has an estimated population of 95,106. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Uttlesford sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Uttlesford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.