Crime Rates at Armstrong Close, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4PW

Armstrong Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield , and the 168th 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 Armstrong Close (CM3 4PW) in the last 12 months was 27.6 per 1,000 residents and was 26.2% lower than the Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield average (37.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Armstrong Close (CM3 4PW), the main crime hotspot is near Rumsey Fields. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.