Total Crime Rate
32.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Forge Cottages area has the 40th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys , and the 126th 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 Forge Cottages (CM22 7DS) in the last 12 months was 32.6 per 1,000 residents and was 63.2% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 27.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -31.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 3.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Forge Cottages (CM22 7DS), the main crime hotspot is near Wagon Mead. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 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 | Other theft | Home Pastures | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wagon Mead | Under investigation |
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