Crime Rates at Westmarch, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 7AB

Westmarch area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood , and the 100th 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 Westmarch (CM3 7AB) in the last 12 months was 17.3 per 1,000 residents and was 36.5% lower than the South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood average (27.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 5.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Westmarch (CM3 7AB), the main crime hotspot is near The Withywindle. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.