Crime Rates at Winsford Way, Chelmsford, CM2 5PD

Winsford Way area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Boreham and The Leighs , and the 41st highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Winsford Way (CM2 5PD) in the last 12 months was 194.9 per 1,000 residents and was 181.1% higher 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 Shoplifting with 40 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 32 (≈ 63.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Winsford Way (CM2 5PD), the main crime hotspot is near Fordson Road. Police recorded 74 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.