Total Crime Rate
23.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brewers End area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys , and the 83rd 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 Brewers End (CM22 6QJ) in the last 12 months was 23.5 per 1,000 residents and was 73.4% lower than the Broad Oak & the Hallingburys average (88.4 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 44.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brewers End (CM22 6QJ), the main crime hotspot is near Garnetts. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Broad Oak & the Hallingburys| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Garnetts | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Chestnut Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church View Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Godfrey Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hawthorn Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Russell Francis Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Russell Francis Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hawthorn Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hawthorn Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Dunmow Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Garnetts | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Garnetts | Under investigation |
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