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Crime in Danbury

Danbury had 77 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 45.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 22 Chelmsford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 9% below the middle Chelmsford area. Crime was down 13% on the three months before.

CM3, Chelmsford · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Danbury

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45.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 22Chelmsford rank1st is the highest rate
-13%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common40 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 18 Apr 57 May 28 Jun 27 Jul 22 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Danbury. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4052%
anti-social behaviour1216%
criminal damage68%
public order68%
vehicle crime56%
theft45%
drugs34%
burglary11%

Danbury against Chelmsford

TypeDanbury per 1,000Middle Chelmsford areaChange
Violence23.524.6▼ 31%
Burglary0.61.6–
Vehicle crime2.93–
Anti-social behaviour7.17.4–
Theft and robbery2.44.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Danbury45.3▼ 13%
Bicknacre42.1▲ 33%
East Hanningfield38.4▲ 21%
Little Baddow30–
Sandon26.1▲ 5%
Woodham Walter17.4–
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 Danbury a safe area?

Danbury had about 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 22 Chelmsford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Danbury?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (40), followed by anti-social behaviour (12) and criminal damage (6).