Total Crime Rate
10.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025South Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ashdon , and the 20th lowest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around South Road (CB11 3DN) in the last 12 months was 10.4 per 1,000 residents and was 63.1% lower than the Ashdon average (28.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around South Road (CB11 3DN), the main crime hotspot is near Peaslands Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 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 | Four Acres | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Allard Way | — |
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