Broomfield Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Broomfield's September 2025 crime rate stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, 5.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This rate reflects a built-up area within Chelmsford, where the interplay of residential density and local amenities shapes crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 67.5% of all reported incidents, a figure significantly higher than the UK average for this category. This concentration of violent crime is consistent with Broomfield's role as a hub for educational institutions, where late-night activity and social interactions may contribute to such incidents. However, the area also saw a marked reduction in public order offences, which fell by 80% compared to the previous month, potentially linked to the return of students and the restructuring of community routines. Seasonal factors in September—such as the start of the academic term and the transition to darker evenings—likely influenced these trends, with increased foot traffic in local areas contributing to both rising theft rates and reduced disorder incidents. The data illustrates a dynamic balance between persistent challenges and seasonal fluctuations, underscoring the need for targeted community engagement to address areas of concern.

September 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in shoplifting and possession of weapons, highlights a significant shift in crime dynamics. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences dropped by 25%, from 36 to 27 incidents, consistent with the start of the academic term. Broomfield's violent crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 (67.5% of total crimes) is 82% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, underscoring the area's distinct profile. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences fell sharply, with public order crimes dropping by 80% to 1 incident. These fluctuations suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local activity patterns, with the area's proximity to educational institutions likely influencing these trends.

Broomfield's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 7.0 per 1,000 residents, a 16.6% decrease from the previous month's 8.4 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the start of the academic term, which may have shifted activity patterns in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 143 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of population size. Daily, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a localised metric that reflects the area's specific dynamics rather than a broader UK average. This rate is lower than the previous month, though it remains slightly below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Broomfield's crime levels, while fluctuating, are generally in line with broader trends but with distinct local variations. These figures provide a snapshot of how crime manifests in a built-up area within a larger urban context, where seasonal transitions and community rhythms influence reported incidents.