Crime Rate in Great Baddow East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Baddow East

The total recorded crimes in Great Baddow East, Chelmsford, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Baddow East crime rate of 3.16 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 Great Baddow East, encompassing approximately 12,643 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Great Baddow East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mascalls Way with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • New Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Great Baddow East?

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

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, Great Baddow East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 569 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Great Baddow East witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

    • In 2023, Great Baddow East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 664 crimes compared to 662. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Great Baddow East witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Great Baddow East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Great Baddow East has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 3.16 ranking 10th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total Great Baddow East crimes were 569. The crime rate of Great Baddow East in 2024 was 45.00 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Baddow East were around 664 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.52 (year) or 4.38 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Baddow East)CrimesRank (Great Baddow East)CrimesRank (Great Baddow East)
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
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

Great Baddow East 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 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202517
May 202524
April 202523
March 202530
February 202518
January 202514
December 202422
November 20249
October 202412
September 202411
August 202417

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
November 20243
October 20242
August 20246

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Great Baddow East in July 2025

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

1. Mascalls Way (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. New Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Stuart Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Lathcoates Crescent (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Spring Pond Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Meadgate Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Meadgate Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Barrington Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Heycroft Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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