Crime Rates at Bushey Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5LF

Bushey Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville , and the 31st 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 Bushey Close (CM3 5LF) in the last 12 months was 7.8 per 1,000 residents and was 82.0% lower than the South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville average (43.4 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 Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bushey Close (CM3 5LF), the main crime hotspot is near Squire Street. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.