South Woodham Ferrers Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Woodham Ferrers maintained a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, a figure that is 60.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the area in the UK’s safest quartile for crime, with violent crime rates 51% below the national average. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.3% of all reported incidents, followed by public order (11.5%) and anti-social behaviour (9.6%). Seasonal factors may play a role, as June marks the start of the summer period, when increased social activity in public spaces could contribute to rises in public order offences. The area’s low crime profile, particularly in property-related crimes (23.3% of total), suggests strong community cohesion and effective policing. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson—up 300% from the previous month—raises questions about potential triggers, such as seasonal events or local disputes. While the overall rate remains stable, the composition of crimes has shifted, with a growing emphasis on violent and disorderly incidents. This pattern may be linked to the area’s character as a built-up residential and commercial hub within Chelmsford, where high foot traffic and community events could influence crime dynamics. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas experiencing spikes in anti-social behaviour and property-related crimes.

June 2025 saw a 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This spike, combined with a 200% surge in 'other crime' and a 100% rise in public order offences, indicates a shift in crime patterns. Violent crimes, which accounted for 42.3% of all reported incidents, remain 51% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Drug-related crimes fell by 62.5% (from 8 to 3), a decline that contrasts with the upward trends in other categories. The increase in public order offences, now at 6 (11.5% of total crimes), suggests a need for heightened awareness in communal spaces. Residents should be mindful of potential risks linked to these spikes, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and criminal damage have risen sharply.

South Woodham Ferrers' crime rate in June 2025 rose to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 10.6% increase from the previous month’s 2.9 per 1,000. This places the area firmly within the UK’s lower crime bracket, with the overall rate 60.5% below the national average of 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, 52 crimes were reported over 30 days, averaging roughly 2 crimes per day. This equates to one reported crime occurring for every 309 residents over the course of the month. While the rate has risen slightly, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with violent crime rates 51% below the national figure and anti-social behaviour incidents 79% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective shows that the likelihood of encountering crime remains low, though the upward trend in specific categories warrants attention from residents and local authorities.