Total Crime Rate
79.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Braintree Road area has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Great Dunmow South & Barnston , and the 37th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Braintree Road (CM6 1HT) in the last 12 months was 79.0 per 1,000 residents and was 33.6% higher than the Great Dunmow South & Barnston average (59.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 43.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 53.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Braintree Road (CM6 1HT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Avenue, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Harris Green (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Great Dunmow South & Barnston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crayfields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Venmore Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Windmill Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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