Crime Rate in Moulsham and Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moulsham and Central

The total recorded crimes in Moulsham and Central, Chelmsford, UK in March 2025 are around 342 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moulsham and Central crime rate of 6.35 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 Moulsham and Central, encompassing approximately 53,822 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (135) incidents (40.62% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (2.00% increase)
  • Public order: (36) incidents (63.64% increase)
Moulsham and Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 41
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Tindal Square with total crimes: 25

How safe is Moulsham and Central?

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

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, Moulsham and Central reported a higher crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 4,312 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Moulsham and Central witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Moulsham and Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 3,248 crimes compared to 662. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Moulsham and Central witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Moulsham and Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Moulsham and Central has recorded 342 crimes with crime rate of 6.35 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total Moulsham and Central crimes were 4,312. The crime rate of Moulsham and Central in 2024 was 80.11 (year) or 6.68 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moulsham and Central were around 3,248 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.35 (year) or 5.03 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chelmsford)CrimesRank (Chelmsford)CrimesRank (Chelmsford)
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
Great Baddow West27 15512 12552 12
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

Moulsham and Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (135 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (107 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 120 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (117 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (55 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (130 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (102 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 140 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (220 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (143 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (121 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (48 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 347 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202521
January 202526
December 202424
November 202426
October 202433
September 202422
August 202444
July 202422
June 202444
May 202437
April 202426

A total of 234 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202518
January 202527
December 202412
November 202412
October 202414
September 202419
August 202424
July 202425
June 202440
May 202416
April 202410

A total of 589 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202550
January 202547
December 202446
November 202461
October 202455
September 202430
August 202445
July 202447
June 202478
May 202431
April 202448

A total of 1532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025135
February 202596
January 2025107
December 2024120
November 2024117
October 2024101
September 2024130
August 2024102
July 2024140
June 2024220
May 2024143
April 2024121

A total of 91 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 202422
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 202511
December 202413
November 202415
October 202413
September 202410
August 20247
July 202412
June 202422
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 133 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 202410
September 202416
August 202413
July 202415
June 202424
May 202417
April 202419

A total of 272 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202513
January 202517
December 202428
November 202423
October 202424
September 202417
August 202415
July 202423
June 202442
May 202418
April 202425

A total of 202 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202519
January 202519
December 202427
November 20248
October 202413
September 202412
August 202425
July 202415
June 202418
May 202419
April 202410

A total of 369 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202522
January 202526
December 202428
November 202417
October 202430
September 202435
August 202436
July 202426
June 202446
May 202434
April 202433

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 98 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20254
December 202410
November 202417
October 20247
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 202420
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 202412
August 202410
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 202410
July 202413
June 202414
May 20246
April 20246

High Crime Locations Moulsham and Central in March 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total41
Violence and sexual offences20
Shoplifting5
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Other theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting7
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Theft from the person4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Tindal Square (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order3
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Park Road (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime4
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting13
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Police Station (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Friars Walk (Map)
Total10
Public order7
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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