Crime Rate in Goat Hall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Goat Hall

The total recorded crimes in Goat Hall, Chelmsford, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Goat Hall crime rate of 1.00 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Goat Hall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillside Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Bunting Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Goat Hall has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 1.00 ranking 24th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chelmsford)CrimesRank (Chelmsford)CrimesRank (Chelmsford)
Moulsham and Central342 14,312 13,248 1
Broomfield and The Walthams90 31,292 31,202 2
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
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

Goat Hall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 202410
September 202412
August 20244
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 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
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Goat Hall in March 2025

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

1. Hillside Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bunting Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Goat Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Peregrine Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Galleywood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Robin Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rennoldson Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Widford Chase (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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