Total Crime Rate
24.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
8.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Churchfields area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Saffron Walden Audley , and the 88th lowest crime rate of 265 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 Churchfields (CB11 4BG) in the last 12 months was 24.1 per 1,000 residents and was 57.7% 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 Other theft with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Churchfields (CB11 4BG), the main crime hotspot is near Tukes Way. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 12 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Greenways | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Tukes Way | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Tukes Way | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | The Glebe | — |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Church Field | Under investigation |
| 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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