Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM1 · Essex
335
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CM8 · Essex
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Witham has less crime — 164 vs 335 incidents in April 2026.
Chelmsford recorded notably higher crime than Witham in April 2026 — 335 vs 164 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42), while Witham has more Public order (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Witham recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsford — 164 vs 335 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Chelmsford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chelmsford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Witham had more Public order. Overall, Witham recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 335).