Total Crime Rate
29.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cambridge Walk area has the 35th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys , and the 113th lowest crime rate of 263 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 Cambridge Walk (CM22 6UE) in the last 12 months was 29.9 per 1,000 residents and was 66.2% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cambridge Walk (CM22 6UE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Orchard Crescent, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Spencer Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Broad Oak & the Hallingburys| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | New Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Maytree Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Orchard Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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