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Crime in Sandon

Sandon had 22 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 26.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 22 Chelmsford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 48% below the middle Chelmsford area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

CM2, Chelmsford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Sandon

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26.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 22Chelmsford rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
public ordermost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

12 Mar 2 Apr 7 May 9 Jun 5 Jul 8 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
public order418%
violence418%
drugs418%
vehicle crime314%
anti-social behaviour314%
burglary15%
other crime15%
theft15%

Sandon against Chelmsford

TypeSandon per 1,000Middle Chelmsford areaChange
Violence4.724.6–
Burglary1.21.6–
Vehicle crime3.63–
Anti-social behaviour3.67.4–
Theft and robbery1.24.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Moulsham223.6▲ 11%
Chelmsford146▲ 10%
Chelmer Village81.2▼ 1%
Great Baddow65.5▲ 17%
Danbury45.3▼ 13%
Galleywood45▲ 15%
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 Sandon a safe area?

Sandon had about 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 22 Chelmsford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was public order.

What is the most common crime in Sandon?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was public order (4), followed by violence (4) and drugs (4).