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Burglary Rates in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood

Chelmsford, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood recorded 9 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 67% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

9

1.12 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

210

26.2 per 1,000 residents

67% below the UK average58% below the East of England regional average

How does South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood rank?

Within Chelmsford

23 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

13th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
1
2
1
1
2
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
108
51%
Other Crime
56
27%
Anti-social Behaviour
16
8%
Drug Offences
11
5%
Burglary
9
4%
Vehicle Crime
9
4%
Theft from Person
1
0%
Shoplifting
0
0%
Robbery
0
0%

Property mix in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood

Source: Census 2021 · 3,321 households

Detached 55%Semi-detached 12%Terraced 17%Flats 16%

The most common property type in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood homeowners

Most homes in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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