Total Crime Rate
169.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Larch Way area has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Great Dunmow South & Barnston , and the 14th highest crime rate of 263 local areas in Uttlesford .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Larch Way (CM6 1WN) in the last 12 months was 169.9 per 1,000 residents and was 187.6% 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 27 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 33 (≈ 91.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 26.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 382.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Larch Way (CM6 1WN), the main crime hotspot is near Cedar Close. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 24 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 | Public order | Juniper Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Snowberry Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cedar Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cedar Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Laurel Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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