North Chelmsford vs Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    North Chelmsford Essex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures Suffolk Constabulary

      North Chelmsford vs Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      North Chelmsford
      Essex Police
      2,192 crimes / 12m
      ↓28.1% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      Suffolk Constabulary
      226 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Chelmsford
      B Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,192
      226
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,049
      350
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓28.1%
      ↓35.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Chelmsford
      B Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures
      Violent Crime
      1,070 ↓23%
      116 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      144 ↓24%
      11 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      132 ↓44%
      13 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      141 ↓33%
      18 ↑157%
      Burglary
      81 ↓35%
      18 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      148 ↓31%
      20 ↓35%
      Drugs
      62 ↓25%
      2 ↓85%
      Public Order
      140 ↓19%
      15 ↓48%
      Robbery
      15 ↑36%
      0
      Shoplifting
      175 ↓32%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↓29%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓56%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓62%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      43 ↓41%
      9 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Chelmsford safer than Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      North Chelmsford has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,192 crimes in the last 12 months. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 226 crimes. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Chelmsford vs Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      North Chelmsford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -28.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures shows -35.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Chelmsford and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      In North Chelmsford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,070 incidents). In Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures, it is Violent Crime (116 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Chelmsford and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      North Chelmsford recorded 144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures recorded 11. 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 Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      Violent crime in North Chelmsford totalled 1,070 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 116 in Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Chelmsford and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Chelmsford recorded 3,049 crimes (now 2,192, a change of -28.1%). Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures recorded 350 crimes previously (now 226, -35.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Chelmsford and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      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 6.7% and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Chelmsford and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      North Chelmsford falls within the Essex Police boundary. Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures is covered by Suffolk Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare North Chelmsford and Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures?

      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 Waldingfield, Boxford and Bures on a crime map?

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

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