Total Crime Rate
79.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Reeve Road area has the 15th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Broad Oak & the Hallingburys , and the 36th highest 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 Reeve Road (CM24 8SJ) in the last 12 months was 79.2 per 1,000 residents and was 10.5% 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 17 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 ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 47.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -21.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Reeve Road (CM24 8SJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Livings Way, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Forest Hall Road (7 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 | Violence and sexual offences | The Spinney | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Livings Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Haggerwood Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Childs Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Felstead Crescent | Under investigation |
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