Purleigh vs Uttlesford South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    Purleigh Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Uttlesford South Essex Police

      Purleigh vs Uttlesford South Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      Purleigh
      Essex Police
      441 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.5% trend
      28.6% 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 Purleigh
      B Uttlesford South
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      441
      2,671
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      414
      3,154
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.5%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      48.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Purleigh
      B Uttlesford South
      Violent Crime
      208 ↑38%
      784 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↑9%
      434 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓21%
      363 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↓49%
      185 ↓30%
      Burglary
      20 ↓33%
      69 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↑29%
      218 ↑4%
      Drugs
      26 ↑37%
      106 ↓5%
      Public Order
      30 ↑0%
      153 ↓22%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      12 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓17%
      181 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      2
      58 ↑2%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      61 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      42 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Purleigh safer than Uttlesford South?

      Purleigh has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 441 crimes in the last 12 months. Uttlesford South has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 2,671 crimes. Purleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Purleigh vs Uttlesford South?

      Purleigh shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Purleigh and Uttlesford South?

      In Purleigh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (208 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 Purleigh and Uttlesford South?

      Purleigh recorded 38 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 Purleigh vs Uttlesford South?

      Violent crime in Purleigh totalled 208 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 Purleigh and Uttlesford South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Purleigh recorded 414 crimes (now 441, a change of +6.5%). Uttlesford South recorded 3,154 crimes previously (now 2,671, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Purleigh 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. Purleigh has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Uttlesford South has 48.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Purleigh and Uttlesford South?

      Purleigh 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 Purleigh 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 Purleigh or Uttlesford South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Purleigh 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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