South Woodham Ferrers Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Woodham Ferrers, a built-up area within Chelmsford, recorded a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents in September 2025, placing it 67.6% below the UK average of 7.4. This figure underscores the area’s consistently lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks, a trend that has persisted across multiple reporting periods. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (42.1% of total crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (10.5%) and anti-social behaviour (7.9%). These categories all remain significantly below their respective UK averages, with violence and sexual offences 61% below the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university terms—may have influenced the crime profile. The low crime rate may reflect the area’s character as a suburban community with limited industrial activity and a strong residential focus, where community cohesion and local policing efforts likely contribute to sustained safety. However, the distribution of crime types suggests a combination of local demographics and external factors, such as the proximity to larger urban centres like Chelmsford, which could drive certain categories like anti-social behaviour. The data also highlights the importance of monitoring seasonal shifts, as the transition from summer to autumn may affect both the frequency and nature of reported incidents.

September 2025 saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, burglary, and 'other crime' categories compared to August, marking a notable shift in the local crime profile. This surge in drug-related incidents, which rose from one to two reports, contrasts with a 72.7% drop in other theft cases, which fell from 11 to three. The decline in violence and sexual offences by 40.7%—from 27 to 16—suggests a possible seasonal influence, as September marks the start of term at nearby educational institutions. However, the rise in drug-related crimes may indicate new patterns, such as increased illicit activity during the transition from summer to autumn. Despite these changes, the area remains significantly below UK averages for most crime types, with violence and sexual offences still 61% below the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence highlights the area’s unique characteristics, where low population density and strong community networks may contribute to sustained safety, even as specific categories fluctuate.

South Woodham Ferrers' crime rate in September 2025 dropped to 2.4 per 1,000 residents, a 38.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.9. This decline places the area 67.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in September, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 16,056 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 423 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure rate in a way that is relatable for local residents. This suggests that while the area remains relatively safe, the pace of crime reduction has slowed compared to earlier in the year. The drop from 3.9 to 2.4 per 1,000 residents may partly explain the shift in crime type distribution, as seasonal factors such as back-to-school routines and shorter evenings could have influenced the timing and nature of incidents.