Crime Rate in Marconi: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marconi

The total recorded crimes in Marconi, Chelmsford, UK in July 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marconi crime rate of 3.46 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (38.24% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Marconi Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • West Avenue with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Marconi has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 3.46 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marconi)CrimesRank (Marconi)CrimesRank (Marconi)
Moulsham and Central312 14,312 13,248 1
Broomfield and The Walthams97 31,292 31,202 2
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
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

Marconi 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 47 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 512 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202534
May 202546
April 202551
March 202536
February 202543
January 202551
December 202447
November 202438
October 202445
September 202439
August 202435

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20258
April 202512
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20258
December 202412
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 202411
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202510
April 202512
March 202510
February 20257
January 202512
December 20247
November 202417
October 202414
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202511
April 20256
March 20252
February 20258
January 20259
December 20245
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20243

High Crime Locations Marconi in July 2025

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

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. West Avenue (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Viaduct Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Chelmsford (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Railway Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
8. Watson Heights (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Nelson Grove (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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