Debden and Loughton vs Uttlesford South

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Debden and Loughton Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Uttlesford South Essex Police

      Debden and Loughton vs Uttlesford South Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Debden and Loughton
      Essex Police
      2,633 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.6% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Uttlesford South
      Essex Police
      2,671 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      48.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Debden and Loughton
      B Uttlesford South
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,633
      2,671
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,914
      3,154
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.6%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      48.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Debden and Loughton
      B Uttlesford South
      Violent Crime
      939 ↑11%
      784 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      221 ↓16%
      434 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      129 ↓9%
      363 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      216 ↓25%
      185 ↓30%
      Burglary
      117 ↓8%
      69 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      165 ↓8%
      218 ↑4%
      Drugs
      125 ↑6%
      106 ↓5%
      Public Order
      189 ↑1%
      153 ↓22%
      Robbery
      38 ↑9%
      12 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      394 ↓37%
      181 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      27 ↑0%
      58 ↑2%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      19 ↓17%
      61 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑0%
      42 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Uttlesford South is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Debden and Loughton safer than Uttlesford South?

      Debden and Loughton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,633 crimes in the last 12 months. Uttlesford South has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 2,671 crimes. Uttlesford South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Debden and Loughton vs Uttlesford South?

      Debden and Loughton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Uttlesford South shows -15.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Debden and Loughton and Uttlesford South?

      In Debden and Loughton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (939 incidents). In Uttlesford South, it is Violent Crime (784 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Debden and Loughton and Uttlesford South?

      Debden and Loughton recorded 221 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Uttlesford South recorded 434. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Debden and Loughton vs Uttlesford South?

      Violent crime in Debden and Loughton totalled 939 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 784 in Uttlesford South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Debden and Loughton and Uttlesford South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Debden and Loughton recorded 2,914 crimes (now 2,633, a change of -9.6%). Uttlesford South recorded 3,154 crimes previously (now 2,671, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Debden and Loughton and Uttlesford South?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Debden and Loughton has a resolution rate of 29.3% and Uttlesford South has 48.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Debden and Loughton and Uttlesford South?

      Debden and Loughton falls within the Essex Police boundary. Uttlesford South is covered by Essex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Debden and Loughton and Uttlesford South?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Debden and Loughton or Uttlesford South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Debden and Loughton and Uttlesford South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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