Crime Rate in Springfield North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Springfield North

The total recorded crimes in Springfield North, Chelmsford, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Springfield North crime rate of 1.24 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 Springfield North, encompassing approximately 31,446 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Springfield North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Knapton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Clematis Tye with total crimes: 3

How safe is Springfield North?

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

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, Springfield North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 534 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Springfield North witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

    • In 2023, Springfield North had fewer crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 397 crimes compared to 662. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Springfield North recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chelmsford, Springfield North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Springfield North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Springfield North has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 1.24 ranking 13th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total Springfield North crimes were 534. The crime rate of Springfield North in 2024 was 16.98 (year) or 1.42 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Springfield North were around 397 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.62 (year) or 1.05 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Springfield North)CrimesRank (Springfield North)CrimesRank (Springfield North)
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
Boreham and The Leighs46 10583 8564 11
South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville36 15430 14568 10
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

Springfield North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202521
March 202526
February 202516
January 202528
December 202414
November 20248
October 202414
September 202417
August 202422
July 202419
June 202438
May 202431

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
July 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
January 20251
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Springfield North in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Springfield North postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Knapton Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Clematis Tye (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
4. Sunflower Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Ben Wilson Link (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Constable View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Arthur Turp Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Shire Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Forsythia Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whyverne Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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