Total Crime Rate
50.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Valery area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys , and the 77th highest 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 St Valery (CM22 6RY) in the last 12 months was 50.9 per 1,000 residents and was 42.4% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 32.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Valery (CM22 6RY), the main crime hotspot is near Sycamore Close. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 18 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Sycamore Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Elm Close | Under investigation |
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