Total Crime Rate
18.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
10.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Greenways area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Saffron Walden Audley , and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 265 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 Greenways (CB11 3EZ) in the last 12 months was 18.4 per 1,000 residents and was 67.6% lower than the Saffron Walden Audley average (56.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Greenways (CB11 3EZ), the main crime hotspot is near The Glebe. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Northfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Winstanley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Pleasant Valley | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Greenways | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Church Field | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | The Glebe | — |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | The Glebe | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Winstanley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Winstanley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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