Crime Rate in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park

The total recorded crimes in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park, Chelmsford, UK in July 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park crime rate of 4.14 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 Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park, encompassing approximately 19,811 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (2.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Dukes Way with total crimes: 12
  • Fordson Road with total crimes: 11
  • Hurst Way with total crimes: 8

How safe is Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park?

To understand the safety of Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park, we need to analyze Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park reported a higher crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 954 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

    • In 2023, Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 926 crimes compared to 662. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chelmsford, Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 4.14 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park crimes were 954. The crime rate of Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park in 2024 was 48.15 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park were around 926 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.74 (year) or 3.90 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park)CrimesRank (Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park)CrimesRank (Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park)
Moulsham and Central312 14,312 13,248 1
Broomfield and The Walthams97 31,292 31,202 2
Marconi109 21,371 21,014 4
St Andrews85 4946 51,149 3
Waterhouse Farm45 7704 61,001 5
Patching Hall58 6528 11830 7
Trinity45 8655 7602 9
Great Baddow East40 10569 9664 8
Boreham and The Leighs43 9583 8564 11
South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville26 18430 14568 10
Springfield North39 11534 10397 13
Great Baddow West33 13512 12552 12
South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting38 12362 17271 19
Galleywood29 16470 13388 15
Writtle24 19344 18394 14
Rettendon and Runwell33 14404 15279 18
Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon29 15396 16376 16
Goat Hall24 20329 19357 17
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood27 17249 20230 20
Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield17 23202 22228 21
Chelmsford Rural West20 22233 21212 23
Moulsham Lodge21 21190 24205 24
The Lawns15 24199 23219 22

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20251
May 20259
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202536
May 202528
April 202520
March 202532
February 202536
January 202531
December 202432
November 202430
October 202430
September 202430
August 202424

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 202526
April 20258
March 20258
February 20253
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
August 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242

High Crime Locations Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park postcode area is presented below.

1. New Dukes Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft2
Public order1
2. Fordson Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Hurst Way (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Burnell Gate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Fleetwood Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Ratcliffe Gate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Eastern Approach (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Stanley Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Samuel Manor (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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