Crime Rate in Marconi: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marconi

The total recorded crimes in Marconi, Chelmsford, UK in May 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marconi crime rate of 3.39 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 Marconi, encompassing approximately 31,547 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-9.80% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Marconi Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nelson Grove with total crimes: 13
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Marconi?

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

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, Marconi reported a higher crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 1,371 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Marconi witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

    • In 2023, Marconi experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 1,014 crimes compared to 662. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Marconi witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chelmsford, Marconi has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Marconi Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Marconi has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 3.39 ranking 2th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total Marconi crimes were 1,371. The crime rate of Marconi in 2024 was 43.46 (year) or 3.62 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marconi were around 1,014 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.14 (year) or 2.68 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marconi)CrimesRank (Marconi)CrimesRank (Marconi)
Moulsham and Central358 14,312 13,248 1
Broomfield and The Walthams90 31,292 31,202 2
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
Great Baddow West40 12512 12552 12
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

Marconi Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 610 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202551
March 202536
February 202543
January 202551
December 202447
November 202438
October 202445
September 202439
August 202435
July 202444
June 2024102
May 202433

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202510
February 20257
January 202512
December 20247
November 202417
October 202414
September 202413
August 202410
July 202414
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20258
December 202412
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248
July 20246
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 202411
September 202415
August 20249
July 202411
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20252
February 20258
January 20259
December 20245
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 202436
May 20249

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
November 20247
October 20242
August 20249
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Marconi in May 2025

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

1. Nelson Grove (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other crime1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Chelmsford (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Chelmsford Bus Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. West Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Warwick Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tennyson Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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