Total Crime Rate
10.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woolards Way area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville , and the 49th 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 Woolards Way (CM3 5NW) in the last 12 months was 10.4 per 1,000 residents and was 76.0% 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 Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woolards Way (CM3 5NW), the main crime hotspot is near Guys Farm Road. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 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 | Other theft | The Cedars | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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