Crime Rate in Great Baddow West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Baddow West

The total recorded crimes in Great Baddow West, Chelmsford, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Baddow West crime rate of 2.41 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 West, encompassing approximately 13,706 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Great Baddow West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Noakes Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Gardeners with total crimes: 3
  • Tydemans with total crimes: 2

How safe is Great Baddow West?

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

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, Great Baddow West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 512 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Great Baddow West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

    • In 2023, Great Baddow West had fewer crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 552 crimes compared to 662. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Great Baddow West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Great Baddow West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Great Baddow West has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 2.41 ranking 13th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total Great Baddow West crimes were 512. The crime rate of Great Baddow West in 2024 was 37.35 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Baddow West were around 552 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.27 (year) or 3.36 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Baddow West)CrimesRank (Great Baddow West)CrimesRank (Great Baddow West)
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
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 West 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 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 12 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 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 (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
November 20244
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202512
May 202517
April 202519
March 202519
February 202512
January 20258
December 202412
November 202415
October 202415
September 202420
August 202420

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
January 20251
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 202414

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Great Baddow West in July 2025

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

1. Noakes Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Gardeners (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tydemans (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Dorset Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Rothmans Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. The Ridings (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Harberd Tye (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Gerard Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Readers Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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