Chelmsford Town vs Uttlesford South

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
      13/100
      Uttlesford South Essex Police

      Chelmsford Town vs Uttlesford South 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
      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 Chelmsford Town
      B Uttlesford South
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      6,772
      2,671
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,986
      3,154
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↓15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.9%
      48.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chelmsford Town
      B Uttlesford South
      Violent Crime
      2,839 ↑1%
      784 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      528 ↓6%
      434 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      407 ↓8%
      363 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      145 ↓49%
      185 ↓30%
      Burglary
      148 ↓22%
      69 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      381 ↓6%
      218 ↑4%
      Drugs
      385 ↑20%
      106 ↓5%
      Public Order
      552 ↓4%
      153 ↓22%
      Robbery
      73 ↓3%
      12 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      946 ↑21%
      181 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      75 ↓30%
      58 ↑2%
      Bicycle Theft
      78 ↓46%
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      64 ↓18%
      61 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      151 ↓23%
      42 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Uttlesford South is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chelmsford Town safer than Uttlesford South?

      Chelmsford Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,772 crimes in the last 12 months. Uttlesford South has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 2,671 crimes. Uttlesford South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chelmsford Town vs Uttlesford South?

      Chelmsford Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Chelmsford Town and Uttlesford South?

      In Chelmsford Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,839 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 Chelmsford Town and Uttlesford South?

      Chelmsford Town recorded 528 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 Chelmsford Town vs Uttlesford South?

      Violent crime in Chelmsford Town totalled 2,839 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 Chelmsford Town and Uttlesford South 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%). Uttlesford South recorded 3,154 crimes previously (now 2,671, -15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chelmsford Town 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. Chelmsford Town has a resolution rate of 28.9% and Uttlesford South has 48.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chelmsford Town and Uttlesford South?

      Chelmsford Town 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 Chelmsford Town 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 Chelmsford Town or Uttlesford South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chelmsford Town 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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