Total Crime Rate
74.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Prospect Place area has the 12th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Saffron Walden Audley , and the 44th 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 Prospect Place (CB11 3AB) in the last 12 months was 74.2 per 1,000 residents and was 33.2% higher than the Saffron Walden Audley average (55.7 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 30.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Prospect Place (CB11 3AB), the main crime hotspot is near Harris Yard. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Saffron Walden Audley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Everitt Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Vanoli Close | — |
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