South Woodham Ferrers Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Woodham Ferrers, a built-up area within Chelmsford, recorded a crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents in April 2025 — 79.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's generally low crime profile, a pattern consistent with its character as a relatively quiet commuter suburb with limited nightlife and minimal high-density residential zones. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.6% of all crimes reported, making them the most common category.6 per 1,000 remains 77% below the UK average for this category. Property crimes, including vehicle crime and shoplifting, formed the second-largest share (30.8%) of reported incidents, but even these figures remain well below national benchmarks. The area’s seasonal context in April — marked by Easter and spring weather — likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may have influenced the distribution of crimes. While violence and sexual offences dominated, the overall low rate underscores the effectiveness of local policing and the area’s low-risk environment, though this remains a contrast to more densely populated or tourist-heavy regions.

April 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents) — a stark increase that may reflect seasonal changes in traffic patterns or vehicle-related activity. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 66.7% (from 27 to 9), a decline that aligns with the Easter holiday period, when community events and reduced late-night activity could have dampened opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 100% (from 2 to 4), linked to increased public gatherings during the Easter break. Drug-related crimes fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), a drop that may indicate successful local enforcement or temporary disruptions in supply chains. Shoplifting, though still relatively low at 3 incidents, declined by 40%, reflecting a trend observed in other parts of the UK during spring months. The only category to increase in absolute terms compared to the UK average was possession of weapons, which rose to 0.1 per 1,000 — 43% above the UK rate of 0.1 per 1,000, though this figure remains negligible in the broader context. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, shaped by both local factors and broader seasonal influences.

The crime rate in South Woodham Ferrers in April 2025 (1.6 per 1,000) represents a 54.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000, underscoring a marked improvement in public safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the month, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s small population of 16,056 residents. When scaled to the local population, this means that over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 618 residents — a statistic that illustrates the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, South Woodham Ferrers remains a safe environment, though this contrast is amplified by the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics. As a commuter suburb with limited commercial or industrial zones, the area’s crime profile differs significantly from urban centres, where higher population density and economic activity often correlate with elevated crime rates. These figures, when contextualized against the local environment, reinforce the area’s status as a low-risk community, though residents and visitors should remain vigilant during times of increased public activity, such as holidays or seasonal events.