Crime Rates at Canterbury Way, Chelmsford, CM1 2XN

Canterbury Way area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Marconi , and the 187th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Canterbury Way (CM1 2XN) in the last 12 months was 64.4 per 1,000 residents and was 51.3% lower than the Marconi average (132.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 46.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 61.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Canterbury Way (CM1 2XN), the main crime hotspot is near Christy Avenue. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.