Safest Areas in South Woodham Ferrers
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
South Woodham Ferrers recorded 22 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 63% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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Get My Free QuotesBurglaries (12 months)
22
1.26 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
vs UK average
-63%
burglary rate difference
Safest neighbourhoods in South Woodham Ferrers
Ranked by burglary rate, lowest first
1South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
Rettendon and Runwell
Burglary hotspots in South Woodham Ferrers
Ranked by burglary rate, highest first
1Rettendon and Runwell
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville
About South Woodham Ferrers
Population
17,419
Households
7,255
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What this means for South Woodham Ferrers homeowners
Wherever you live in South Woodham Ferrers, the same fundamentals make a home a harder target. Based on the local crime picture, 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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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.