Crime Rate in Writtle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Writtle

The total recorded crimes in Writtle, Chelmsford, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Writtle crime rate of 5.99 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 Writtle, encompassing approximately 4,008 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Writtle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Paradise Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Writtle?

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

  • Relative to Chelmsford:

    • In 2024, Writtle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Chelmsford average, with 344 crimes compared to 699.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Writtle recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

    • In 2023, Writtle had fewer crimes than the Chelmsford average, with 394 crimes compared to 662. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Writtle recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Chelmsford.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Writtle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Writtle has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 5.99 ranking 19th out of 23 in the Chelmsford, UK

In 2024, the total Writtle crimes were 344. The crime rate of Writtle in 2024 was 85.82 (year) or 7.15 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Writtle were around 394 crimes with yearly crime rate of 98.30 (year) or 8.19 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Chelmsford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Writtle)CrimesRank (Writtle)CrimesRank (Writtle)
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
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
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

Writtle 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 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Drugs dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 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 (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20246
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20254
April 202510
March 20254
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 202411
November 202412
October 20247
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Writtle in July 2025

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

1. Bridge Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
3. Paradise Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Pound Fields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Daws Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Wykeham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Millfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Little Stile (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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