Total Crime Rate
48.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Boleyn Way area has the 27th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Boreham and The Leighs , and the 243rd highest 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 Boleyn Way (CM3 3JJ) in the last 12 months was 48.2 per 1,000 residents and was 30.4% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 27.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 1.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Boleyn Way (CM3 3JJ), the main crime hotspot is near Hurrell Down. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Boleyn Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hurrell Down | Under investigation |
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