Chelmsford CM98 1 area guide
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Is Chelmsford CM98 1 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM98 1), recorded crime is 254% above the national average, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 254% above average
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Population
1,778
Recorded crime
947.4
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in CM98 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 17/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 17%
- Households with children
- 45%
- Households
- 626
Owned 69% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for CM98 1.
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Chelmsford CM98 1: frequently asked questions
Is Chelmsford CM98 1 a good place to live?
In Chelmsford (CM98 1), recorded crime is 254% above the national average, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Chelmsford CM98 1?
Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM98 1 runs at 947.4 per 1,000 properties, 254% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chelmsford CM98 1 safe?
Crime in Chelmsford CM98 1 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Chelmsford CM98 1 runs at 947.4 per 1,000 properties, 254% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Chelmsford CM98 1 a deprived area?
Chelmsford CM98 1 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).