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Crime in East Hanningfield

East Hanningfield had 17 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 38.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 22 Chelmsford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 23% below the middle Chelmsford area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.

CM3, Chelmsford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of East Hanningfield

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38.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 22Chelmsford rank1st is the highest rate
+21%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common11 in 3 months

Month by month

3 Mar 8 Apr 3 May 8 Jun 4 Jul 5 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1165%
anti-social behaviour212%
theft16%
shoplifting16%
public order16%
burglary16%

East Hanningfield against Chelmsford

TypeEast Hanningfield per 1,000Middle Chelmsford areaChange
Violence24.924.6–
Burglary2.31.6–
Vehicle crime03–
Anti-social behaviour4.57.4–
Theft and robbery2.34.4–

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%
Sandon26.1▲ 5%
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 East Hanningfield a safe area?

East Hanningfield had about 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 22 Chelmsford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in East Hanningfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (11), followed by anti-social behaviour (2) and theft (1).