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Crime in Elsenham

Elsenham had 105 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 85 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 19 Uttlesford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% above the middle Uttlesford area. Crime was up 67% on the three months before.

CM22, Uttlesford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Elsenham

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85crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 19Uttlesford rank1st is the highest rate
+67%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common37 in 3 months

Month by month

22 Mar 15 Apr 26 May 39 Jun 43 Jul 23 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Elsenham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3735%
anti-social behaviour3029%
criminal damage88%
public order77%
shoplifting77%
burglary44%
theft44%
vehicle crime22%

Elsenham against Uttlesford

TypeElsenham per 1,000Middle Uttlesford areaChange
Violence29.914▲ 23%
Burglary3.21.7–
Vehicle crime1.61.6–
Anti-social behaviour24.36.8▲ 200%
Theft and robbery4.92.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Elsenham85▲ 67%
Stansted Mountfitchet66.2▲ 5%
Bentfield55.3▼ 3%
Birchanger54.5▼ 10%
Manuden5–
See every Uttlesford area ranked on the crime in Uttlesford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Elsenham a safe area?

Elsenham had about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 19 Uttlesford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Elsenham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (37), followed by anti-social behaviour (30) and criminal damage (8).