Crime Rate in Goat Hall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goat Hall

The total recorded crimes in Goat Hall, Chelmsford, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goat Hall crime rate of 1.59 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 Goat Hall, encompassing approximately 15,061 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Goat Hall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Widford Close with total crimes: 3
  • Falcon Way with total crimes: 2
  • Widford Grove with total crimes: 2

How safe is Goat Hall?

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

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, Goat Hall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 329 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Goat Hall recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

    • In 2023, Goat Hall had fewer crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 357 crimes compared to 662. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Goat Hall recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Goat Hall Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Goat Hall has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.59 ranking 20th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total Goat Hall crimes were 329. The crime rate of Goat Hall in 2024 was 21.84 (year) or 1.82 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Goat Hall were around 357 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.70 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Goat Hall)CrimesRank (Goat Hall)CrimesRank (Goat Hall)
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
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park82 5954 4926 6
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
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

Goat Hall 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 12 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 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 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
May 202511
April 202513
March 202510
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 202410
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20256
April 20259
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Goat Hall in July 2025

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

1. Widford Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Falcon Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Widford Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Whitebeam Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Widford Park Place (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Widford Chase (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Osprey Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Linnet Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Running Mare Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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