Total Crime Rate
66.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dunmow Road area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Debden & Wimbish , and the 50th 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 Dunmow Road (CM6 2LU) in the last 12 months was 66.2 per 1,000 residents and was 326.5% higher than the Debden & Wimbish average (15.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 27.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dunmow Road (CM6 2LU), the main crime hotspot is near Magdalen Green. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 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 |
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