Crime Rates at Buckland Gate, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 7AN

Buckland Gate area has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood , and the 120th 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 Buckland Gate (CM3 7AN) in the last 12 months was 19.9 per 1,000 residents and was 27.0% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 3 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). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Buckland Gate (CM3 7AN), 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.