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Crime in Takeley

Takeley had 225 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 126.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 19 Uttlesford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 132% above the middle Uttlesford area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

CM22, Uttlesford · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Takeley

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126.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 19Uttlesford rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common56 in 3 months

Month by month

58 Mar 70 Apr 70 May 76 Jun 77 Jul 72 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5625%
anti-social behaviour5123%
theft3817%
vehicle crime2712%
criminal damage136%
public order115%
drugs94%
shoplifting63%

Takeley against Uttlesford

TypeTakeley per 1,000Middle Uttlesford areaChange
Violence31.414▲ 4%
Burglary1.71.7–
Vehicle crime15.21.6▲ 35%
Anti-social behaviour28.66.8▲ 28%
Theft and robbery22.52.5▲ 43%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Takeley126.4▲ 14%
Elsenham85▲ 67%
Birchanger54.5▼ 10%
Hatfield Broad Oak17.3–
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 Takeley a safe area?

Takeley had about 126.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 19 Uttlesford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Takeley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (56), followed by anti-social behaviour (51) and theft (38).