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 March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Baddow West crime rate of 1.97 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 Great Baddow West, encompassing approximately 13,706 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Baddow West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Firecrest Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Duffield Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Great Baddow West has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 1.97 ranking 15th 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.

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
Galleywood26 16470 13388 15
South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting31 13362 17271 19
Writtle15 23344 18394 14
Rettendon and Runwell30 14404 15279 18
Goat Hall15 24329 19357 17
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

Great Baddow West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202512
January 20258
December 202412
November 202415
October 202415
September 202420
August 202420
July 202430
June 202428
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
August 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 202414
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20244
September 20241
August 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations Great Baddow West in March 2025

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

1. Firecrest Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
3. Duffield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Hopwood View (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Noakes Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Rosseter Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Readers Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Sawkins Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fairway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grosvenor Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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