Total Crime Rate
6.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hillcrest Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville , and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hillcrest Road (CM3 5NU) in the last 12 months was 6.2 per 1,000 residents and was 85.7% 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 Other crime with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Hillcrest Road (CM3 5NU), the main crime hotspot is near Charlotte Court. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 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 | Vehicle crime | Ferrers Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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