Chelmsford Town vs Dunmow and Felsted

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Chelmsford Town Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Dunmow and Felsted Essex Police

      Chelmsford Town vs Dunmow and Felsted Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Chelmsford Town
      Essex Police
      6,772 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dunmow and Felsted
      Essex Police
      861 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chelmsford Town
      B Dunmow and Felsted
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,772
      861
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,986
      1,027
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↓16.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chelmsford Town
      B Dunmow and Felsted
      Violent Crime
      2,839 ↑1%
      363 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      528 ↓6%
      91 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      407 ↓8%
      62 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      145 ↓49%
      62 ↓47%
      Burglary
      148 ↓22%
      33 ↓30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      381 ↓6%
      105 ↑27%
      Drugs
      385 ↑20%
      31 ↑63%
      Public Order
      552 ↓4%
      57 ↓17%
      Robbery
      73 ↓3%
      1 ↓80%
      Shoplifting
      946 ↑21%
      25 ↓14%
      Theft from Person
      75 ↓30%
      4 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      78 ↓46%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      64 ↓18%
      5 ↓62%
      Other Crime
      151 ↓23%
      21 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chelmsford Town safer than Dunmow and Felsted?

      Chelmsford Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,772 crimes in the last 12 months. Dunmow and Felsted has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 861 crimes. Chelmsford Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chelmsford Town vs Dunmow and Felsted?

      Chelmsford Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dunmow and Felsted shows -16.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Chelmsford Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,839 incidents). In Dunmow and Felsted, it is Violent Crime (363 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Chelmsford Town recorded 528 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dunmow and Felsted recorded 91. 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 Chelmsford Town vs Dunmow and Felsted?

      Violent crime in Chelmsford Town totalled 2,839 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 363 in Dunmow and Felsted. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chelmsford Town recorded 6,986 crimes (now 6,772, a change of -3.1%). Dunmow and Felsted recorded 1,027 crimes previously (now 861, -16.2%).

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

      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. Chelmsford Town has a resolution rate of 28.9% and Dunmow and Felsted has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chelmsford Town and Dunmow and Felsted?

      Chelmsford Town falls within the Essex Police boundary. Dunmow and Felsted 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 Chelmsford Town and Dunmow and Felsted?

      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 Chelmsford Town or Dunmow and Felsted on a crime map?

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

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