Total Crime Rate
14.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wetherfield area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys , and the 36th 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 Wetherfield (CM24 8JB) in the last 12 months was 14.0 per 1,000 residents and was 84.2% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wetherfield (CM24 8JB), the main crime hotspot is near Wetherfield. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 1 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 | Bentfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Loates Pasture | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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