Total Crime Rate
52.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Clapton Hall Lane area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Great Dunmow South & Barnston , and the 71st 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 Clapton Hall Lane (CM6 1JE) in the last 12 months was 52.2 per 1,000 residents and was 11.7% lower 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 35.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 550.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 58.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clapton Hall Lane (CM6 1JE), the main crime hotspot is near Ash Grove. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Great Dunmow South & Barnston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ash Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ash Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mercia Road | — |
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