Crime Rates at Bennett Way, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, CM3 2ER

Bennett Way area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Witham South , and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 481 local areas in Braintree .

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 Bennett Way (CM3 2ER) in the last 12 months was 41.5 per 1,000 residents and was 23.8% lower than the Witham South average (54.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bennett Way (CM3 2ER), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Crabb'S Hill, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Woodland Close (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.