Broomfield Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Broomfield’s crime profile in August 2025 reveals a stark imbalance between violent and property crimes, with 75% of reported incidents falling into the former category. This dominance of violence and sexual offences — at 6.3 per 1,000 residents — marks a 120% increase over the UK average for this category, underscoring a distinct local pattern. Public order offences and vehicle crime also feature prominently, with the former 55% above the UK average and the latter 28% above. This mix of crime types suggests a built-up area where interpersonal conflicts and public spaces may play a larger role than property-focused criminal activity. Seasonal factors in August, such as the peak of the holiday season and increased tourism, likely contribute to this dynamic, as temporary residents and altered routines may heighten tensions or create opportunities for certain offences. The absence of a significant spike in property crime — which accounted for only 16.7% of total incidents — contrasts with typical urban crime profiles, where theft and burglary often dominate. This could reflect a combination of effective policing in property-related areas, or the unique social fabric of Broomfield, where community cohesion or local infrastructure may mitigate such crimes. The area’s crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents, while slightly above the UK average, is tempered by the relatively low incidence of property crime, indicating a combination of demographic and environmental factors that shape local criminality.

August 2025 saw a 33.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 27 to 36 incidents — the most significant category at 75% of total crimes. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in theft from the person (from 0 to 1), suggests a shift in criminal focus toward personal safety. Vehicle crime also increased by 50%, potentially linked to seasonal changes in parking patterns or increased vehicle movement. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50% compared to July, while other theft dropped 75% — a stark contrast that may reflect targeted efforts or natural fluctuations. Violence and sexual offences in Broomfield are 120% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent imbalance in the local crime mix. Residents may want to note the 75% share of violent crimes, which dwarfs property-related offences (16.7%), indicating a priority for local policing strategies.

Broomfield’s crime rate in August 2025 rose to 8.4 per 1,000 residents, a 2.1% increase from the previous month’s 8.2. This places the area 3.7% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, residents faced approximately two reported crimes per day over the month — a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a built-up area. Monthly exposure shows that one crime occurred for every 119 residents, a metric that underscores the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. This rate is comparable to other urban pockets within Chelmsford, where similar densities and land-use patterns may contribute to similar statistics. The shift from July to August also aligns with seasonal factors, such as the influx of holidaymakers or changes in local activity patterns, which may influence both the visibility and reporting of crimes.