Crime Rate in Broomfield and The Walthams: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broomfield and The Walthams

The total recorded crimes in Broomfield and The Walthams, Chelmsford, UK in March 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broomfield and The Walthams crime rate of 16.48 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 Broomfield and The Walthams, encompassing approximately 5,460 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (53.12% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Broomfield and The Walthams Crime Hotspots

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

  • Puddings Wood Drive with total crimes: 24
  • Hospital with total crimes: 17
  • Domsey Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Broomfield and The Walthams?

To understand the safety of Broomfield and The Walthams, we need to analyze Broomfield and The Walthams crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, Broomfield and The Walthams reported a higher crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 1,292 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Broomfield and The Walthams witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Broomfield and The Walthams experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 1,202 crimes compared to 662. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Broomfield and The Walthams witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chelmsford, Broomfield and The Walthams has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Broomfield and The Walthams Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Broomfield and The Walthams has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 16.48 ranking 3th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total Broomfield and The Walthams crimes were 1,292. The crime rate of Broomfield and The Walthams in 2024 was 236.62 (year) or 19.72 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broomfield and The Walthams were around 1,202 crimes with yearly crime rate of 220.14 (year) or 18.34 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chelmsford)CrimesRank (Chelmsford)CrimesRank (Chelmsford)
Moulsham and Central342 14,312 13,248 1
Marconi97 21,371 21,014 4
St Andrews58 6946 51,149 3
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park72 5954 4926 6
Trinity75 4655 7602 9
Waterhouse Farm49 8704 61,001 5
Patching Hall45 9528 11830 7
Great Baddow East53 7569 9664 8
Boreham and The Leighs25 17583 8564 11
South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville36 12430 14568 10
Springfield North44 10534 10397 13
Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon38 11396 16376 16
Great Baddow West27 15512 12552 12
Galleywood26 16470 13388 15
South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting31 13362 17271 19
Writtle15 23344 18394 14
Rettendon and Runwell30 14404 15279 18
Goat Hall15 24329 19357 17
The Lawns21 18199 23219 22
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood21 19249 20230 20
Moulsham Lodge21 20190 24205 24
Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield17 22202 22228 21
Chelmsford Rural West17 21233 21212 23

Broomfield and The Walthams Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 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 53 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (124 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 202418
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 202418
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 620 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202532
January 202538
December 202453
November 202443
October 202441
September 202444
August 202466
July 202454
June 2024124
May 202442
April 202434

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 202425
September 202412
August 202419
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 202410
November 202411
October 202411
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 202416
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Broomfield and The Walthams in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Broomfield and The Walthams postcode area is presented below.

1. Puddings Wood Drive (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences21
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Hospital (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Domsey Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Cowlin Mead (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. South Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. White Barns (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Niblick Green (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Days Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. New Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1

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