Chelmsford
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Chelmsford safe?
Crime in Chelmsford is about the same as the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Chelmsford has 8.0 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Chelmsford is on the safer side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Chelmsford | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8.6 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 9.6 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 9.3 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 8.8 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 4578 58%
- Shoplifting 908 11%
- Public order 900 11%
- Other theft 781 10%
- Criminal damage and arson 765 10%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Chelmsford has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Chelmsford has little history of flooding. A few pockets have seen more.
- Little flooding 93%
- Some flooding 7%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Chelmsford.
ChelmsfordNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake 1 recent tremor nearby; largest magnitude 2.6.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Chelmsford?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Chelmsford is currently Low.
How does crime in Chelmsford compare with England?
Crime in Chelmsford is about the same as the England rate. Chelmsford has 8.0 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Chelmsford is safe?
No. These figures are for Chelmsford as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Chelmsford?
This Chelmsford page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report