Total Crime Rate
112.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Wickford Road area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville , and the 89th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Old Wickford Road (CM3 5QX) in the last 12 months was 112.4 per 1,000 residents and was 159.1% higher 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 Shoplifting with 14 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old Wickford Road (CM3 5QX), the main crime hotspot is near Meadow Mews. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Petrol Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Mews | Local resolution |
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