Total Crime Rate
28.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Carisbrooke Drive area has the 11th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville , and the 181st 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 Carisbrooke Drive (CM3 5LT) in the last 12 months was 28.6 per 1,000 residents and was 34.1% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Carisbrooke Drive (CM3 5LT), the main crime hotspot is near Meriadoc Drive. Police recorded 10 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Meriadoc Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ferrers Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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