Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM1 · Essex
267
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CB8 · Cambridgeshire
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Woodditton has less crime — 6 vs 267 incidents in February 2026.
Chelmsford recorded substantially more crime than Woodditton in February 2026 — 267 incidents compared to 6, a 44.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38) and Anti-social behaviour (26), while Woodditton has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). Chelmsford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Woodditton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsford — 6 vs 267 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Woodditton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chelmsford saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Woodditton had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Woodditton recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 267).