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 May 2025 are around 358 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moulsham and Central crime rate of 6.65 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (124) incidents (13.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (43) incidents (22.86% increase)
Moulsham and Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 34
  • Park Road with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28

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 areas in the Chelmsford.

    • 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 areas in the Chelmsford.

  • 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 May 2025 the Moulsham and Central has recorded 358 crimes with crime rate of 6.65 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moulsham and Central)CrimesRank (Moulsham and Central)CrimesRank (Moulsham and Central)
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
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

Moulsham and Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (124 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (109 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (63 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202517
March 202517
February 202518
January 202527
December 202412
November 202412
October 202414
September 202419
August 202424
July 202425
June 202440
May 202416

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 653 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202563
March 202551
February 202550
January 202547
December 202446
November 202461
October 202455
September 202430
August 202445
July 202447
June 202478
May 202431

A total of 239 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202515
March 202517
February 202519
January 202519
December 202427
November 20248
October 202413
September 202412
August 202425
July 202415
June 202418
May 202419

A total of 101 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 124 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 202410
September 202416
August 202413
July 202415
June 202424
May 202417

A total of 368 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202520
March 202522
February 202521
January 202526
December 202424
November 202426
October 202433
September 202422
August 202444
July 202422
June 202444
May 202437

A total of 1644 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 126.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025124
April 2025109
March 2025135
February 202596
January 2025107
December 2024120
November 2024117
October 2024101
September 2024130
August 2024102
July 2024140
June 2024220
May 2024143

A total of 414 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202535
March 202536
February 202522
January 202526
December 202428
November 202417
October 202430
September 202435
August 202436
July 202426
June 202446
May 202434

A total of 104 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 20254
December 202410
November 202417
October 20247
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 202410
July 202413
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 277 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 202527
February 202513
January 202517
December 202428
November 202423
October 202424
September 202417
August 202415
July 202423
June 202442
May 202418

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 202412
August 202410
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Moulsham and Central in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total34
Public order13
Violence and sexual offences10
Burglary3
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
2. Park Road (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order4
Other crime2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other crime2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
4. Tindal Square (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs5
Public order2
8. Tindal Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1

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