Crime Rates at Parkdale, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4EJ

Parkdale area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield , and the 172nd lowest 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 Parkdale (CM3 4EJ) in the last 12 months was 27.9 per 1,000 residents and was 25.9% lower than the Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield average (37.6 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Parkdale (CM3 4EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Bell Hill. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.