Crime Rates at Akenfield Close, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XP

Akenfield Close area has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville , and the 13th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Akenfield Close (CM3 5XP) in the last 12 months was 476.0 per 1,000 residents and was 639.6% higher than the South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville average (64.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 61 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 140.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 71 (≈ 284.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 31.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Akenfield Close (CM3 5XP), the main crime hotspot is near Reeves Way. Police recorded 53 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.