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Crime in Boreham

Boreham had 56 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 56.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 22 Chelmsford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% above the middle Chelmsford area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

CM3, Chelmsford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Boreham

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56.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 22Chelmsford rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common25 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Mar 18 Apr 19 May 21 Jun 15 Jul 20 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Boreham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2545%
burglary611%
shoplifting47%
criminal damage47%
theft35%
public order35%
other crime35%
anti-social behaviour35%

Boreham against Chelmsford

TypeBoreham per 1,000Middle Chelmsford areaChange
Violence25.224.6▲ 25%
Burglary61.6–
Vehicle crime23–
Anti-social behaviour37.4–
Theft and robbery34.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Broomfield140.4▲ 14%
Hatfield Peverel94.2▼ 18%
Chelmer Village81.2▼ 1%
Boreham56.4▲ 8%
Terling40.3–
Springfield39.7▲ 18%
Little Baddow30–
See every Chelmsford area ranked on the crime in Chelmsford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Boreham a safe area?

Boreham had about 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 22 Chelmsford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Boreham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (25), followed by burglary (6) and shoplifting (4).