Total Crime Rate
13.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
6.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Clements Green Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville , and the 61st 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 Clements Green Lane (CM3 5JS) in the last 12 months was 13.3 per 1,000 residents and was 79.4% lower than the South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville average (64.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clements Green Lane (CM3 5JS), the main crime hotspot is near Squire Street. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chelmsford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Guys Farm Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Bushey Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Squire Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Akenfield Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Crouch Beck | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Crouch Beck | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Longfield Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Guys Farm Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Squire Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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