Crime Rates at William Porter Close, Chelmsford, CM1 6AN

William Porter Close area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Springfield North , and the 146th lowest 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 William Porter Close (CM1 6AN) in the last 12 months was 24.3 per 1,000 residents and was 47.6% lower than the Springfield North average (46.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 14.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 3.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around William Porter Close (CM1 6AN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parking Area, where police recorded 49 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Arthur Turp Close (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.