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Crime in Runwell

Runwell had 212 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 97.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 22 Chelmsford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 94% above the middle Chelmsford area. Crime was level on the three months before.

SS11, Chelmsford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Runwell

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97.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 22Chelmsford rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common68 in 3 months

Month by month

65 Mar 65 Apr 83 May 66 Jun 68 Jul 78 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6832%
anti-social behaviour4521%
criminal damage3014%
public order2110%
theft126%
vehicle crime115%
drugs84%
weapons63%

Runwell against Chelmsford

TypeRunwell per 1,000Middle Chelmsford areaChange
Violence31.224.6▼ 6%
Burglary1.81.6–
Vehicle crime53–
Anti-social behaviour20.67.4▼ 18%
Theft and robbery6.44.40%

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 Runwell a safe area?

Runwell had about 97.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 22 Chelmsford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Runwell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (68), followed by anti-social behaviour (45) and criminal damage (30).