Crime Rates at New England Close, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4XA

New England Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield , and the 163rd 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 New England Close (CM3 4XA) in the last 12 months was 26.6 per 1,000 residents and was 29.2% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around New England Close (CM3 4XA), the main crime hotspot is near Deerhurst Chase. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.