Total Crime Rate
71.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
53.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Park Road area has the 21st highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys , and the 47th highest 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 Park Road (CM22 6DF) in the last 12 months was 71.4 per 1,000 residents and was 12.5% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average (81.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 53.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 27.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Park Road (CM22 6DF), the main crime hotspot is near Corriander Drive. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Corriander Drive | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | The Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Corriander Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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