Crime Rate in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting

The total recorded crimes in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting, Chelmsford, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting crime rate of 45.22 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 South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting, encompassing approximately 464 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sudbury Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

How safe is South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting?

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

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 362 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

    • In 2023, South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting had fewer crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 271 crimes compared to 662. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chelmsford, South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 45.22 ranking 19th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting crimes were 362. The crime rate of South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting in 2024 was 779.50 (year) or 64.96 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting were around 271 crimes with yearly crime rate of 583.55 (year) or 48.63 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting)CrimesRank (South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting)CrimesRank (South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting)
Moulsham and Central358 14,312 13,248 1
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 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

South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 202512
February 20257
January 202515
December 202411
November 202411
October 20249
September 20249
August 202413
July 202420
June 202424
May 202417

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting postcode area is presented below.

1. Sudbury Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Ingatestone Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Vernon Corner (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Dakyn Drive (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
7. Writtle Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Jennings Place (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Penny'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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