Crime Rates at Saddle Rise, Chelmsford, CM1 6SX

Saddle Rise area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Springfield North , and the 87th 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 Saddle Rise (CM1 6SX) in the last 12 months was 15.8 per 1,000 residents and was 65.9% 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 Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Saddle Rise (CM1 6SX), the main crime hotspot is near Wavell Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.