Total Crime Rate
32.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lambert Cross area has the 8th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ashdon , and the 121st lowest 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 Lambert Cross (CB10 2DP) in the last 12 months was 32.0 per 1,000 residents and was 13.4% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lambert Cross (CB10 2DP), the main crime hotspot is near Brooke Avenue. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 14 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 | Lime Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Cornwallis Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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