Broomfield Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a combination of seasonal and local factors in Broomfield's crime profile. The overall crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents placed the area 3.7% above the UK average, a figure that underscores persistent challenges in violent crime. Violent and sexual offences dominated the breakdown, accounting for 66.7% of all incidents—far exceeding the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000). This dominance may reflect Broomfield's role as a commuter suburb within Chelmsford, where late-night public transport use and retail activity create environments conducive to such crimes. Criminal damage and arson followed closely, with a 55% increase compared to the UK average, potentially linked to the area's mix of residential and commercial properties. Public order offences, though lower than the UK average (15% below), highlight the tension between community cohesion and the pressures of urban living. The start of summer likely influenced these patterns, with longer days and the onset of tourism shifting crime dynamics. However, the continued elevation of violent crime—particularly violence and sexual offences—suggests deeper systemic issues that may require targeted interventions. The area's position as a built-up zone within a larger urban area likely contributes to these trends, with the interplay of local demographics and infrastructure shaping the crime profile.

June 2025 saw a notable shift in crime types, with violent crimes dominating at 66.7% of all incidents—far above the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000). This trend aligns with the area's role as a commuter hub, where late-night public transport use and retail activity may contribute to increased incidents of violence and sexual offences. Robbery rates doubled in June, rising from zero to one incident, a stark contrast to the previous month. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 75%, likely reflecting the start of summer holidays reducing alcohol-fuelled disputes in local parks and public spaces. The area's property crime rate fell to 10 incidents, but violent crime remains a pressing concern, with rates 96% above the UK average. Residents may find the 86% shortfall in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average particularly noteworthy, suggesting local initiatives or seasonal factors may be mitigating conflicts.

Broomfield's crime rate in June 2025 fell by 14.3% compared to the previous month, dropping from 9.8 to 8.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the start of summer, when seasonal patterns in some areas see reduced property crime due to increased outdoor activity and tourism. Locally, the monthly figure translates to approximately two reported crimes per day—a rate that, while lower than May, still reflects the area's ongoing challenges with violent crime. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for roughly every 119 residents, a measure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the built-up area's population of 5,707. This monthly exposure rate is consistent with Broomfield's position as a commuter suburb within Chelmsford, where transient populations and mixed-use development may influence crime dynamics. The drop from May to June contrasts with the UK-wide trend of seasonal fluctuations, though Broomfield's specific context—its proximity to urban centres and reliance on retail and services—likely plays a role in shaping these patterns.