Total Crime Rate
14.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Constable View area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Springfield North , and the 81st lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Constable View (CM1 6ZE) in the last 12 months was 14.8 per 1,000 residents and was 68.1% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Constable View (CM1 6ZE), the main crime hotspot is near Petunia Crescent. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Springfield North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mimosa Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Begonia Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Snowdrop Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beardsley Drive | Under investigation |
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