Crime Rates at Milbank, Chelmsford, CM2 6YX

Milbank area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park , and the 140th lowest 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 Milbank (CM2 6YX) in the last 12 months was 23.6 per 1,000 residents and was 70.2% lower than the Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park average (79.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -30.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Milbank (CM2 6YX), the main crime hotspot is near Blacklock. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.