Crime Rates at Daffodil Way, Chelmsford, CM1 6XB

Daffodil Way area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Springfield North , and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Daffodil Way (CM1 6XB) in the last 12 months was 14.9 per 1,000 residents and was 67.9% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Daffodil Way (CM1 6XB), the main crime hotspot is near Forsythia Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.