Crime Rate in Trinity: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Trinity

The total recorded crimes in Trinity, Chelmsford, UK in May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trinity crime rate of 0.34 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 Trinity, encompassing approximately 156,624 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Trinity Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Sandford Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Trinity?

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

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, Trinity demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 655 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Trinity witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

    • In 2023, Trinity had fewer crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 602 crimes compared to 662. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Trinity witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Chelmsford, Trinity has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Trinity Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Trinity has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 0.69 ranking 8th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total Trinity crimes were 655. The crime rate of Trinity in 2024 was 11.65 (year) or 0.97 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Trinity were around 602 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.35 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Trinity)CrimesRank (Trinity)CrimesRank (Trinity)
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
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

Trinity Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202520
March 202539
February 202523
January 202524
December 202428
November 202422
October 202433
September 202424
August 202424
July 202429
June 202440
May 202425

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 202512
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 202511
December 20243
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20249
September 20249
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246

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
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Trinity in May 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
3. Sandford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Springfield Park Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Oxford Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Kingston Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Springfield Park Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Ruskin Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
9. Chichester Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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