What is the crime rate in CM98?

As of February 2026, CM98 has a crime rate of 15.77 per 1,000 residents, based on 5 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in CM98?

The most common crime type in CM98 is Violence and sexual offences with 2 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 40.0% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in CM98?

As of February 2026, CM98 has a crime rate of 15.77 per 1,000 residents, based on 5 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in CM98?

The most common crime type in CM98 is Violence and sexual offences with 2 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 40.0% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

CM98 Crime Intelligence Report

CM98 recorded 5 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 15.77 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 0.0% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 68.8% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

Crime Rate

15.77per 1k

High Risk

Active Postcodes

Within CM98 district

Chelmsford

317

Estimated population

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Crime Incident

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Fordson Road Map	total: 3 Shoplifting: 2 Anti-social behaviour: 1	3
Honor Link Map	total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
Wharton Drive Map	total: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	1

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

5 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

40.0%

Shoplifting

40.0%

Anti-social Behaviour

20.0%

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Month-on-Monthtrending_flat 0.0%

Year-on-Yeartrending_down -68.8%

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