Crime Rate in Boreham and The Leighs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boreham and The Leighs

The total recorded crimes in Boreham and The Leighs, Chelmsford, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boreham and The Leighs crime rate of 55.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Boreham and The Leighs, encompassing approximately 826 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Boreham and The Leighs Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Generals Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Garnet Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Boreham and The Leighs?

To understand the safety of Boreham and The Leighs, we need to analyze Boreham and The Leighs crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, Boreham and The Leighs demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 583 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Boreham and The Leighs witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

    • In 2023, Boreham and The Leighs had fewer crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 564 crimes compared to 662. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Boreham and The Leighs witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chelmsford, Boreham and The Leighs has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Boreham and The Leighs Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Boreham and The Leighs has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 55.69 ranking 10th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total Boreham and The Leighs crimes were 583. The crime rate of Boreham and The Leighs in 2024 was 705.81 (year) or 58.82 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boreham and The Leighs were around 564 crimes with yearly crime rate of 682.81 (year) or 56.90 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boreham and The Leighs)CrimesRank (Boreham and The Leighs)CrimesRank (Boreham and The Leighs)
Moulsham and Central358 14,312 13,248 1
Broomfield and The Walthams90 31,292 31,202 2
Marconi107 21,371 21,014 4
St Andrews71 5946 51,149 3
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park85 4954 4926 6
Waterhouse Farm59 6704 61,001 5
Patching Hall49 9528 11830 7
Trinity53 8655 7602 9
Great Baddow East55 7569 9664 8
South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville36 15430 14568 10
Springfield North39 13534 10397 13
Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon41 11396 16376 16
Great Baddow West40 12512 12552 12
Galleywood30 17470 13388 15
Writtle22 18344 18394 14
Rettendon and Runwell38 14404 15279 18
Goat Hall32 16329 19357 17
South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting21 19362 17271 19
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood11 24249 20230 20
Moulsham Lodge16 20190 24205 24
Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield13 23202 22228 21
Chelmsford Rural West14 22233 21212 23
The Lawns14 21199 23219 22

Boreham and The Leighs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
June 20248

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20257
March 202510
February 202521
January 20258
December 202417
November 202412
October 202420
September 202418
August 202413
July 202416
June 202440
May 202425

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20248
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Boreham and The Leighs in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Boreham and The Leighs postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Generals Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. Garnet Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dudley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Butterfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Walkfares (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Brick House Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Juniper Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Banters Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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