Total Crime Rate
24.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Village area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys , and the 89th 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 The Village (CM22 7QW) in the last 12 months was 24.6 per 1,000 residents and was 72.2% 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 3 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Village (CM22 7QW), the main crime hotspot is near Hatch Green. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Hatch Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Park/Open Space | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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