Total Crime Rate
122.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Runwell Chase area has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Rettendon and Runwell , and the 78th 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 Runwell Chase (SS11 7PU) in the last 12 months was 122.5 per 1,000 residents and was 125.6% higher than the Rettendon and Runwell average (54.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 59.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Runwell Chase (SS11 7PU), the main crime hotspot is near Browns Avenue. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Rettendon and Runwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Runwell Chase | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Runwell Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Browns Avenue | Under investigation |
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