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Crime in Writtle

Writtle had 345 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 81.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 22 Chelmsford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 63% above the middle Chelmsford area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

CM1, Chelmsford · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Writtle

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81.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 22Chelmsford rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common120 in 3 months

Month by month

101 Mar 124 Apr 88 May 102 Jun 119 Jul 124 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Writtle. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12035%
anti-social behaviour5616%
shoplifting4312%
vehicle crime247%
drugs206%
theft206%
public order206%
criminal damage144%

Writtle against Chelmsford

TypeWrittle per 1,000Middle Chelmsford areaChange
Violence28.324.6▲ 3%
Burglary2.41.6▼ 41%
Vehicle crime5.73▲ 33%
Anti-social behaviour13.27.4▲ 167%
Theft and robbery6.84.4▲ 38%

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%
Melbourne95.7▲ 15%
Writtle81.5▲ 10%
Galleywood45▲ 15%
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 Writtle a safe area?

Writtle had about 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 22 Chelmsford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Writtle?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (120), followed by anti-social behaviour (56) and shoplifting (43).