Total Crime Rate
62.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Johnson Road area has the 24th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys , and the 58th 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 Johnson Road (CM22 6UN) in the last 12 months was 62.4 per 1,000 residents and was 29.4% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 800.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 26.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 66.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Johnson Road (CM22 6UN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Oak Drive, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Rush Lane (5 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 | Drugs | Maple Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Bailey Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sant Road | — |
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