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 July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville crime rate of 1.71 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colne Close with total crimes: 2
  • 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 July 2025 the South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 1.71 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville)CrimesRank (South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville)CrimesRank (South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville)
Moulsham and Central312 14,312 13,248 1
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
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

South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville 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 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 202514
April 20255
March 202514
February 202512
January 202512
December 202414
November 202415
October 202415
September 202415
August 20245

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
March 20254
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20241

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

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

1. Colne Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Saltcoats (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Squire Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Brickfields Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Leighlands Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bridgend Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Millars Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Dunlin Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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