Total Crime Rate
17.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
8.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Adams Court area has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ashdon , and the 56th 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 Adams Court (CB11 4DZ) in the last 12 months was 17.2 per 1,000 residents and was 26.8% lower than the Ashdon average (23.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Adams Court (CB11 4DZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Audley End Road, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Loompits Way (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Loompits Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Hunters Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Springhill Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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