Crime Rate in Galleywood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Galleywood

The total recorded crimes in Galleywood, Chelmsford, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Galleywood crime rate of 3.97 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 Galleywood, encompassing approximately 7,555 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Galleywood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Home Mead with total crimes: 5
  • Margaretting Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Galleywood?

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

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, Galleywood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 470 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Galleywood recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

    • In 2023, Galleywood had fewer crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 388 crimes compared to 662. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Galleywood recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chelmsford, Galleywood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Galleywood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Galleywood has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 3.97 ranking 17th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total Galleywood crimes were 470. The crime rate of Galleywood in 2024 was 62.20 (year) or 5.18 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Galleywood were around 388 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.35 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Galleywood)CrimesRank (Galleywood)CrimesRank (Galleywood)
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
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

Galleywood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (7 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202515
February 20257
January 20252
December 202412
November 20246
October 202416
September 202413
August 202413
July 202426
June 202438
May 202422

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
October 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
May 20244

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Galleywood in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Galleywood postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Other crime3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Home Mead (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Margaretting Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Watchouse Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Barnard Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Moretons (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pyms Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Walters Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Piper'S Tye (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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