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 May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Baddow West crime rate of 2.92 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Great Baddow West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gardeners with total crimes: 6
  • Noakes Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Rothmans Place with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Great Baddow West has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 2.92 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Baddow West)CrimesRank (Great Baddow West)CrimesRank (Great Baddow West)
Moulsham and Central358 14,312 13,248 1
Broomfield and The Walthams90 31,292 31,202 2
Marconi107 21,371 21,014 4
St Andrews71 5946 51,149 3
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park85 4954 4926 6
Waterhouse Farm59 6704 61,001 5
Patching Hall49 9528 11830 7
Trinity53 8655 7602 9
Great Baddow East55 7569 9664 8
Boreham and The Leighs46 10583 8564 11
South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville36 15430 14568 10
Springfield North39 13534 10397 13
Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon41 11396 16376 16
Galleywood30 17470 13388 15
Writtle22 18344 18394 14
Rettendon and Runwell38 14404 15279 18
Goat Hall32 16329 19357 17
South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting21 19362 17271 19
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood11 24249 20230 20
Moulsham Lodge16 20190 24205 24
Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield13 23202 22228 21
Chelmsford Rural West14 22233 21212 23
The Lawns14 21199 23219 22

Great Baddow West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202519
March 202519
February 202512
January 20258
December 202412
November 202415
October 202415
September 202420
August 202420
July 202430
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
January 20251
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 202414
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20244

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Gardeners (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Noakes Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Rothmans Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Montfort Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Pearl Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Winchelsea Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
7. Readers Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greenland Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Goodwin Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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