Crime Rate in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield

The total recorded crimes in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield, Chelmsford, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield crime rate of 13.57 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield, encompassing approximately 957 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Deerhurst Chase with total crimes: 2
  • Back Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Ormonds Crescent with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield?

To understand the safety of Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield, we need to analyze Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 202 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

    • In 2023, Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield had fewer crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 228 crimes compared to 662. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chelmsford, Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 13.57 ranking 23th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield crimes were 202. The crime rate of Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield in 2024 was 210.88 (year) or 17.57 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield were around 228 crimes with yearly crime rate of 238.02 (year) or 19.84 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield)CrimesRank (Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield)CrimesRank (Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield)
Moulsham and Central358 14,312 13,248 1
Broomfield and The Walthams90 31,292 31,202 2
Marconi107 21,371 21,014 4
St Andrews71 5946 51,149 3
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park85 4954 4926 6
Waterhouse Farm59 6704 61,001 5
Patching Hall49 9528 11830 7
Trinity53 8655 7602 9
Great Baddow East55 7569 9664 8
Boreham and The Leighs46 10583 8564 11
South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville36 15430 14568 10
Springfield North39 13534 10397 13
Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon41 11396 16376 16
Great Baddow West40 12512 12552 12
Galleywood30 17470 13388 15
Writtle22 18344 18394 14
Rettendon and Runwell38 14404 15279 18
Goat Hall32 16329 19357 17
South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting21 19362 17271 19
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood11 24249 20230 20
Moulsham Lodge16 20190 24205 24
Chelmsford Rural West14 22233 21212 23
The Lawns14 21199 23219 22

Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 202511
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 202411
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
January 20251
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Deerhurst Chase (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Back Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Ormonds Crescent (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
4. Clinton Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. The Tye (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Meadow View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lyndhurst Drive (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Middlemead (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Bennett'S Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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