Aveley and Ockendon vs Chelmsford South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Aveley and Ockendon Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Chelmsford South Essex Police

      Aveley and Ockendon vs Chelmsford South Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Aveley and Ockendon
      Essex Police
      5,311 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      29.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Chelmsford South
      Essex Police
      2,568 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.9% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aveley and Ockendon
      B Chelmsford South
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,311
      2,568
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,451
      3,017
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↓14.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aveley and Ockendon
      B Chelmsford South
      Violent Crime
      1,672 ↓1%
      1,079 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      522 ↓7%
      229 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      331 ↓12%
      217 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      588 ↓25%
      189 ↓34%
      Burglary
      119 ↓8%
      158 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      428 ↑11%
      196 ↓23%
      Drugs
      249 ↑26%
      108 ↑9%
      Public Order
      316 ↓11%
      156 ↓21%
      Robbery
      57 ↑43%
      8 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      783 ↑12%
      109 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      52 ↑0%
      13 ↓7%
      Bicycle Theft
      35 ↑6%
      13 ↑86%
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↑20%
      24 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      105 ↑0%
      69 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chelmsford South is the safer choice — scoring 18/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aveley and Ockendon safer than Chelmsford South?

      Aveley and Ockendon has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,311 crimes in the last 12 months. Chelmsford South has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 2,568 crimes. Chelmsford South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aveley and Ockendon vs Chelmsford South?

      Aveley and Ockendon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chelmsford South shows -14.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aveley and Ockendon and Chelmsford South?

      In Aveley and Ockendon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,672 incidents). In Chelmsford South, it is Violent Crime (1,079 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aveley and Ockendon and Chelmsford South?

      Aveley and Ockendon recorded 522 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chelmsford South recorded 229. 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 Aveley and Ockendon vs Chelmsford South?

      Violent crime in Aveley and Ockendon totalled 1,672 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,079 in Chelmsford South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aveley and Ockendon and Chelmsford South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aveley and Ockendon recorded 5,451 crimes (now 5,311, a change of -2.6%). Chelmsford South recorded 3,017 crimes previously (now 2,568, -14.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aveley and Ockendon and Chelmsford 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. Aveley and Ockendon has a resolution rate of 29.6% and Chelmsford South has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aveley and Ockendon and Chelmsford South?

      Aveley and Ockendon falls within the Essex Police boundary. Chelmsford 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 Aveley and Ockendon and Chelmsford 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 Aveley and Ockendon or Chelmsford South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aveley and Ockendon and Chelmsford 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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