Total Crime Rate
44.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Town Street area has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Debden & Wimbish , and the 100th 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 Town Street (CM6 2LD) in the last 12 months was 44.7 per 1,000 residents and was 187.8% higher than the Debden & Wimbish average (15.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -46.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Town Street (CM6 2LD), the main crime hotspot is near Wedow Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Debden & Wimbish| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Park Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vicarage Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Weaverhead Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Weaverhead Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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