Total Crime Rate
48.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park , and the 242nd highest 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 This (CM2 7TW) in the last 12 months was 48.3 per 1,000 residents and was 39.2% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Vehicle crime ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 34.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode CM2 7TW, the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sandon Hall Bridleway, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Chalklands (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Southend Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Southend Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Southend Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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