South Woodham Ferrers Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Woodham Ferrers recorded 62 crimes in August 2025, equating to a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 51.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, placing the area among the safer communities in the country. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (27 incidents, 43.6% of total), followed by other theft (11 incidents, 17.7%) and anti-social behaviour (5 incidents, 8.1%). The crime profile reflects a mix of persistent and seasonal influences. August, a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism and empty homes, which could potentially elevate burglary risks. However, burglary rates in the area remained below the UK average, due to effective local deterrents or lower transient populations. The dominance of violent crimes may be linked to the area’s character as a built-up district within Chelmsford, where proximity to urban centres and social dynamics could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Meanwhile, the relatively low incidence of property crimes—such as vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000)—suggests that local security measures, combined with the area’s smaller scale, may help mitigate such offences. The seasonal context of August, with its mix of summer activities and holiday-related movements, appears to have had a nuanced impact, as evidenced by the rise in other theft and the drop in drug-related incidents. These patterns underscore the importance of contextual factors in shaping local crime trends, even within a broader national framework.

August 2025 marked a striking 266.7% increase in other theft, rising from 3 to 11 incidents. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in both robbery and possession of weapons, highlights a shift in the crime mix. While violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, contributing 43.6% of total incidents, their rate of 1.7 per 1,000 was 41% below the UK average. Conversely, other theft saw a notable deviation, with its rate of 0.7 per 1,000 exceeding the UK average by 37%. The decrease in drug-related crimes by 66.7%—from 3 to 1—suggests a possible reduction in associated activity. These changes may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during the peak holiday period, or localized interventions. For residents, the sharp rise in other theft underscores the need for vigilance in securing personal property, particularly in areas with high transient populations.

August 2025 saw a 17.0% increase in the area’s crime rate compared to July, rising from 3.3 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight upward trend, the daily crime count remains low, with roughly 2 crimes reported each day across South Woodham Ferrers. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 259 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting the area’s generally safer profile. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the increase, the total number of crimes remains proportionally modest. For residents, this means that while crime is not absent, it is relatively infrequent compared to national trends. The shift in crime mix, particularly the rise in other theft and the fall in drug-related incidents, may indicate changing patterns in local activity or enforcement focus, though further data would be needed to confirm such links.