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Crime in Great Dunmow

Great Dunmow had 186 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 70.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 19 Uttlesford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% above the middle Uttlesford area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

CM6, Uttlesford · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Great Dunmow

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70.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 19Uttlesford rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common73 in 3 months

Month by month

65 Mar 74 Apr 57 May 42 Jun 71 Jul 73 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Great Dunmow. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7339%
anti-social behaviour3418%
public order179%
criminal damage179%
theft126%
burglary126%
vehicle crime95%
drugs42%

Great Dunmow against Uttlesford

TypeGreat Dunmow per 1,000Middle Uttlesford areaChange
Violence27.514▼ 8%
Burglary4.51.7▲ 9%
Vehicle crime3.41.6▼ 18%
Anti-social behaviour12.86.8▲ 48%
Theft and robbery5.32.50%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Flitch Green121.3▲ 5%
Great Dunmow70.1▼ 5%
Felsted26.9▼ 24%
Great Easton18.5–
Stebbing7–
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 Great Dunmow a safe area?

Great Dunmow had about 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 19 Uttlesford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Great Dunmow?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (73), followed by anti-social behaviour (34) and public order (17).