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Crime in Rettendon

Rettendon had 27 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 35.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 22 Chelmsford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% below the middle Chelmsford area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

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

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35.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 22Chelmsford rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common14 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 15 Apr 9 May 4 Jun 13 Jul 10 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1452%
anti-social behaviour415%
theft27%
drugs27%
criminal damage27%
other crime14%
shoplifting14%
public order14%

Rettendon against Chelmsford

TypeRettendon per 1,000Middle Chelmsford areaChange
Violence18.424.6▲ 40%
Burglary01.6–
Vehicle crime03–
Anti-social behaviour5.37.4–
Theft and robbery2.64.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Runwell97.10%
Wickford81.7▼ 1%
Shotgate40.9▲ 4%
Rettendon35.5▼ 7%
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 Rettendon a safe area?

Rettendon had about 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 22 Chelmsford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Rettendon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (14), followed by anti-social behaviour (4) and theft (2).