Chelmsford West vs Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Chelmsford West Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton Essex Police

      Chelmsford West vs Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Chelmsford West
      Essex Police
      919 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.8% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton
      Essex Police
      1,488 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chelmsford West
      B Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      919
      1,488
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,091
      1,576
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.8%
      ↓5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chelmsford West
      B Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton
      Violent Crime
      350 ↓14%
      709 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↓28%
      117 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      82 ↑4%
      97 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓57%
      87 ↑28%
      Burglary
      35 ↓26%
      40 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↓22%
      124 ↓20%
      Drugs
      81 ↑47%
      23 ↑44%
      Public Order
      47 ↓15%
      104 ↓15%
      Robbery
      6 ↑50%
      6 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      112 ↓19%
      126 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑20%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑60%
      8 ↑60%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓40%
      17 ↑70%
      Other Crime
      25 ↓22%
      28 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chelmsford West is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 11/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chelmsford West safer than Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton?

      Chelmsford West has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 919 crimes in the last 12 months. Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,488 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chelmsford West vs Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton?

      Chelmsford West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton shows -5.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chelmsford West and Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton?

      In Chelmsford West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (350 incidents). In Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton, it is Violent Crime (709 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chelmsford West and Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton?

      Chelmsford West recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton recorded 117. 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 West vs Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton?

      Violent crime in Chelmsford West totalled 350 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 709 in Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chelmsford West and Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chelmsford West recorded 1,091 crimes (now 919, a change of -15.8%). Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton recorded 1,576 crimes previously (now 1,488, -5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chelmsford West and Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 25% and Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chelmsford West and Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton?

      Chelmsford West falls within the Essex Police boundary. Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton 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 West and Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton?

      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 West or Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chelmsford West and Frinton, Thorpe-le-Soken and Walton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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