Crime Rates at Braganza Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 5AP

Braganza Way area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Boreham and The Leighs , and the 169th 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 Braganza Way (CM2 5AP) in the last 12 months was 27.3 per 1,000 residents and was 60.6% lower than the Boreham and The Leighs average (69.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Braganza Way (CM2 5AP), the main crime hotspot is near Clunford Place. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.