Crime Rate in Writtle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Writtle

The total recorded crimes in Writtle, Chelmsford, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Writtle crime rate of 5.49 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 May were:

  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Writtle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lucerne Way with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station 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 May 2025 the Writtle has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 5.49 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Writtle)CrimesRank (Writtle)CrimesRank (Writtle)
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
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

Writtle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20254
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 202410
August 202413
July 20246
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 202411
November 202412
October 20247
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Bridge Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
2. Lucerne Way (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Paradise Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fosters Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chequers Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Roxwell Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Millfields (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Shakeston Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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