Total Crime Rate
159.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
98.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Eagle Way area has the 4th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Boreham and The Leighs , and the 59th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Eagle Way (CM3 3FY) in the last 12 months was 159.2 per 1,000 residents and was 111.2% higher than the Boreham and The Leighs average (75.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 34 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 37 (≈ 98.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Eagle Way (CM3 3FY), the main crime hotspot is near Park/Open Space. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chelmsford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Park/Open Space | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Park/Open Space | Under investigation |
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