Total Crime Rate
51.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cherry Garden Road area has the 26th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Boreham and The Leighs , and the 235th 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 Cherry Garden Road (CM3 1DH) in the last 12 months was 51.1 per 1,000 residents and was 26.3% lower 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 Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 24.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cherry Garden Road (CM3 1DH), the main crime hotspot is near South Street. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Boreham and The Leighs| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Wolmers Hey | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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