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Crime in Springfield

Springfield had 146 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 22 Chelmsford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% below the middle Chelmsford area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

CM1, Chelmsford · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Springfield

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39.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 22Chelmsford rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common53 in 3 months

Month by month

36 Mar 46 Apr 42 May 48 Jun 47 Jul 51 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Springfield. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5336%
anti-social behaviour2215%
shoplifting2114%
theft139%
criminal damage107%
vehicle crime96%
burglary64%
public order32%

Springfield against Chelmsford

TypeSpringfield per 1,000Middle Chelmsford areaChange
Violence14.424.6▲ 2%
Burglary1.61.6–
Vehicle crime2.43–
Anti-social behaviour67.4–
Theft and robbery4.34.4▲ 45%

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%
Broomfield140.4▲ 14%
Melbourne95.7▲ 15%
Chelmer Village81.2▼ 1%
Boreham56.4▲ 8%
Springfield39.7▲ 18%
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 Springfield a safe area?

Springfield had about 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 22 Chelmsford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Springfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (53), followed by anti-social behaviour (22) and shoplifting (21).