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 May 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park crime rate of 4.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (350.00% 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: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Fordson Road with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 4.29 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park)CrimesRank (Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park)CrimesRank (Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park)
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
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
Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield13 23202 22228 21
Chelmsford Rural West14 22233 21212 23
The Lawns14 21199 23219 22

Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
May 20244

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 202411
July 202411
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202520
March 202532
February 202536
January 202531
December 202432
November 202430
October 202430
September 202430
August 202424
July 202433
June 202470
May 202426

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 20258
March 20258
February 20253
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20248
August 202411
July 20248
June 202442
May 20246

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 202410
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20244
June 20246

High Crime Locations Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park in May 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)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fordson Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Robbery1
4. Springfield Lyons Approach (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
5. Berkely Drive (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clunford Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Thomas Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Barnes Mill Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
9. Blacklock (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Stanley Rise (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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