Total Crime Rate
74.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rylstone Way area has the 11th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Saffron Walden Audley , and the 43rd 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 Rylstone Way (CB11 3BS) in the last 12 months was 74.9 per 1,000 residents and was 34.5% 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 11 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 Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 45.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 140.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rylstone Way (CB11 3BS), the main crime hotspot is near Eastby Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 11 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 | Eastby Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Burnsall Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shire Hill Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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