Total Crime Rate
27.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Victoria Road area has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville , and the 167th 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 Victoria Road (CM3 5LR) in the last 12 months was 27.3 per 1,000 residents and was 37.1% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Victoria Road (CM3 5LR), the main crime hotspot is near Littlecroft. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meriadoc Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Littlecroft | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meriadoc Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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