Total Crime Rate
60.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Petts Lane area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ashdon , and the 61st highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Petts Lane (CB10 1XH) in the last 12 months was 60.8 per 1,000 residents and was 115.7% higher than the Ashdon average (28.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 32.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 65.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Petts Lane (CB10 1XH), the main crime hotspot is near Petts Lane. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashdon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petts Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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