Crime Rates at Cornelius Vale, Chelmsford, CM2 6YF

Cornelius Vale area has the 28th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Boreham and The Leighs , and the 241st highest 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 Cornelius Vale (CM2 6YF) in the last 12 months was 53.0 per 1,000 residents and was 29.7% lower than the Boreham and The Leighs average (75.4 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Cornelius Vale (CM2 6YF), the main crime hotspot is near Harrington Mead. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.