Uttlesford South vs Maypole & Leyton Cross

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Uttlesford South Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Maypole & Leyton Cross Kent Police

      Uttlesford South vs Maypole & Leyton Cross Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Uttlesford South
      Essex Police
      2,671 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.3% trend
      48.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Kent Police
      233 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Uttlesford South
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,671
      233
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,154
      256
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.3%
      ↓9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      48.1%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Uttlesford South
      B Maypole & Leyton Cross
      Violent Crime
      784 ↓8%
      115 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      434 ↓18%
      24 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      363 ↓18%
      15 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      185 ↓30%
      24 ↓25%
      Burglary
      69 ↓32%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      218 ↑4%
      20 ↓33%
      Drugs
      106 ↓5%
      11 ↑83%
      Public Order
      153 ↓22%
      7 ↑40%
      Robbery
      12 ↑50%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      181 ↓20%
      3
      Theft from Person
      58 ↑2%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      61 ↓13%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      42 ↓50%
      5 ↓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 Uttlesford South safer than Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Uttlesford South has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,671 crimes in the last 12 months. Maypole & Leyton Cross has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 233 crimes. Maypole & Leyton Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Uttlesford South vs Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Uttlesford South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Maypole & Leyton Cross shows -9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Uttlesford South and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      In Uttlesford South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (784 incidents). In Maypole & Leyton Cross, it is Violent Crime (115 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Uttlesford South and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Uttlesford South recorded 434 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 24. 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 Uttlesford South vs Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Violent crime in Uttlesford South totalled 784 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 115 in Maypole & Leyton Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Uttlesford South and Maypole & Leyton Cross in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Uttlesford South recorded 3,154 crimes (now 2,671, a change of -15.3%). Maypole & Leyton Cross recorded 256 crimes previously (now 233, -9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Uttlesford South and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      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. Uttlesford South has a resolution rate of 48.1% and Maypole & Leyton Cross has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Uttlesford South and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      Uttlesford South falls within the Essex Police boundary. Maypole & Leyton Cross is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Uttlesford South and Maypole & Leyton Cross?

      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 Uttlesford South or Maypole & Leyton Cross on a crime map?

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

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