Crime Rates at Braziers Close, Chelmsford, CM2 8YJ

Braziers Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Galleywood , and the 175th 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 Braziers Close (CM2 8YJ) in the last 12 months was 28.2 per 1,000 residents and was 53.1% lower than the Galleywood average (60.1 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 Violence and sexual offences with 7 cases , up 133.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 28.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 4.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Braziers Close (CM2 8YJ), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 77 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.