Total Crime Rate
42.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hurrell Down area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Boreham and The Leighs , and the 265th 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 Hurrell Down (CM3 3JP) in the last 12 months was 42.3 per 1,000 residents and was 39.0% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 61.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hurrell Down (CM3 3JP), the main crime hotspot is near Dudley Close. Police recorded 10 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Boleyn Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hurrell Down | Under investigation |
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