Crime Rate in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville

The total recorded crimes in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville, Chelmsford, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville crime rate of 2.37 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 Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville, encompassing approximately 15,161 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bancrofts Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville?

To understand the safety of South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville, we need to analyze South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 430 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

    • In 2023, South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville had fewer crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 568 crimes compared to 662. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chelmsford, South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 15th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville crimes were 430. The crime rate of South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville in 2024 was 28.36 (year) or 2.36 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville were around 568 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.46 (year) or 3.12 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville)CrimesRank (South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville)CrimesRank (South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville)
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
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

South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 202514
February 202512
January 202512
December 202414
November 202415
October 202415
September 202415
August 20245
July 202411
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 202412
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20254
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
August 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

High Crime Locations South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville postcode area is presented below.

1. Bancrofts Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs4
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Millars Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Redshank Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Guys Farm Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hullbridge Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Trinity Row (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Brickfields Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Reeves Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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