Dunmow and Felsted vs Wickford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Dunmow and Felsted Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wickford Essex Police

      Dunmow and Felsted vs Wickford Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dunmow and Felsted
      Essex Police
      861 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wickford
      Essex Police
      2,140 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.6% trend
      33% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dunmow and Felsted
      B Wickford
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      861
      2,140
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,027
      2,046
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.2%
      ↑4.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      33%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dunmow and Felsted
      B Wickford
      Violent Crime
      363 ↓13%
      709 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      91 ↓20%
      483 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      62 ↓24%
      100 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      62 ↓47%
      131 ↓32%
      Burglary
      33 ↓30%
      66 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↑27%
      248 ↑22%
      Drugs
      31 ↑63%
      56 ↓11%
      Public Order
      57 ↓17%
      115 ↓7%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      13 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      25 ↓14%
      132 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      7 ↓36%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      13 ↑333%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓62%
      22 ↑38%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓22%
      45 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dunmow and Felsted is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dunmow and Felsted safer than Wickford?

      Dunmow and Felsted has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 861 crimes in the last 12 months. Wickford has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,140 crimes. Dunmow and Felsted scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dunmow and Felsted vs Wickford?

      Dunmow and Felsted shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wickford shows +4.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dunmow and Felsted and Wickford?

      In Dunmow and Felsted, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (363 incidents). In Wickford, it is Violent Crime (709 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dunmow and Felsted and Wickford?

      Dunmow and Felsted recorded 91 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wickford recorded 483. 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 Dunmow and Felsted vs Wickford?

      Violent crime in Dunmow and Felsted totalled 363 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 709 in Wickford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dunmow and Felsted and Wickford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dunmow and Felsted recorded 1,027 crimes (now 861, a change of -16.2%). Wickford recorded 2,046 crimes previously (now 2,140, +4.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dunmow and Felsted and Wickford?

      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. Dunmow and Felsted has a resolution rate of 0% and Wickford has 33%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dunmow and Felsted and Wickford?

      Dunmow and Felsted falls within the Essex Police boundary. Wickford 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 Dunmow and Felsted and Wickford?

      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 Dunmow and Felsted or Wickford on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.