North Chelmsford vs South Woodham Ferrers
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
North Chelmsford vs South Woodham Ferrers Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Chelmsford safer than South Woodham Ferrers?
North Chelmsford has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,625 crimes in the last 12 months. South Woodham Ferrers has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 679 crimes. South Woodham Ferrers scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in North Chelmsford vs South Woodham Ferrers?
North Chelmsford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. South Woodham Ferrers shows +11.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in North Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers?
In North Chelmsford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,274 incidents). In South Woodham Ferrers, it is Violent Crime (278 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers?
North Chelmsford recorded 172 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Woodham Ferrers recorded 54. 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 North Chelmsford vs South Woodham Ferrers?
Violent crime in North Chelmsford totalled 1,274 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 278 in South Woodham Ferrers. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in North Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Chelmsford recorded 3,101 crimes (now 2,625, a change of -15.4%). South Woodham Ferrers recorded 609 crimes previously (now 679, +11.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers?
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. North Chelmsford has a resolution rate of 20% and South Woodham Ferrers has 36.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers North Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers?
North Chelmsford falls within the Essex Police boundary. South Woodham Ferrers 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 North Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers?
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 North Chelmsford or South Woodham Ferrers on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.