Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM1 · Essex
335
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CB1 · Cambridgeshire
473
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Chelmsford has less crime — 335 vs 473 incidents in April 2026.
Fulbourn saw somewhat more crime than Chelmsford in April 2026 (473 vs 335 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Chelmsford recorded fewer crimes than Fulbourn — 335 vs 473 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Fulbourn is above the national average.
In April 2026, Chelmsford's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (127 incidents) while Fulbourn's was Shoplifting (121 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.