Total Crime Rate
11.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ross Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Saffron Walden Audley , and the 23rd 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 Ross Close (CB11 4AY) in the last 12 months was 11.8 per 1,000 residents and was 78.8% lower than the Saffron Walden Audley average (55.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , unchanged from 2024. Overall, crime levels by type were broadly flat compared to 2024, with no category showing a clear year-on-year rise or fall.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ross Close (CB11 4AY), the main crime hotspot is near Orchard Close. Police recorded 9 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 | Shoplifting | Pleasant Valley | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clay Pit Piece | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Cromwell Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cromwell Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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