Total Crime Rate
16.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Farmadine area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Saffron Walden Audley , and the 55th 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 Farmadine (CB11 3HR) in the last 12 months was 16.9 per 1,000 residents and was 70.3% 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 , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Farmadine (CB11 3HR), the main crime hotspot is near Allard Way. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Park/Open Space | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Farmadine Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | East Street | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Vanoli Close | — |
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