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 July 2025 are around 312 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moulsham and Central crime rate of 5.80 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (123) incidents (-5.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (35) incidents (-5.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Moulsham and Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 36
  • Park Road with total crimes: 29
  • Nightclub 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 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 July 2025 the Moulsham and Central has recorded 312 crimes with crime rate of 5.80 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moulsham and Central)CrimesRank (Moulsham and Central)CrimesRank (Moulsham and Central)
Broomfield and The Walthams97 31,292 31,202 2
Marconi109 21,371 21,014 4
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

Moulsham and Central 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 123 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (130 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202524
April 202517
March 202517
February 202518
January 202527
December 202412
November 202412
October 202414
September 202419
August 202424

A total of 1394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025123
June 2025130
May 2025124
April 2025109
March 2025135
February 202596
January 2025107
December 2024120
November 2024117
October 2024101
September 2024130
August 2024102

A total of 244 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202520
May 202518
April 202512
March 202527
February 202513
January 202517
December 202428
November 202423
October 202424
September 202417
August 202415

A total of 380 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202537
May 202543
April 202535
March 202536
February 202522
January 202526
December 202428
November 202417
October 202430
September 202435
August 202436

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 202511
December 202413
November 202415
October 202413
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 78 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 202510
April 20254
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 202510
April 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202513
May 202527
April 202520
March 202522
February 202521
January 202526
December 202424
November 202426
October 202433
September 202422
August 202444

A total of 577 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202545
May 202549
April 202563
March 202551
February 202550
January 202547
December 202446
November 202461
October 202455
September 202430
August 202445

A total of 224 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202519
May 202532
April 202515
March 202517
February 202519
January 202519
December 202427
November 20248
October 202413
September 202412
August 202425

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 20254
December 202410
November 202417
October 20247
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 58 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 79 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 202410
September 202416
August 202413

High Crime Locations Moulsham and Central in July 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences15
Shoplifting4
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Park Road (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting6
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting5
Other theft4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
4. Tindal Square (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order7
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total16
Drugs8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1

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