Crime in Broomfield and The Walthams: statistics, rates and trends
1,073 crimes were recorded in Broomfield and The Walthams in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Broomfield and The Walthams at a glance
- Crime trends in Broomfield and The Walthams
- Types of crime in Broomfield and The Walthams
- Broomfield and The Walthams compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Broomfield and The Walthams
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broomfield and The Walthams
- Demographics of Broomfield and The Walthams
- Questions about crime in Broomfield and The Walthams
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (552), anti-social behaviour (95) and public order (81) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,690th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Broomfield and The Walthams | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,073 | 15,908 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.6 | 84.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 12,684 | 188,803 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Broomfield and The Walthams peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,261 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (878). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,073 | 84.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,036 | 81.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,258 | 99.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,261 | 99.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,209 | 95.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,181 | 93.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,232 | 97.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 993 | 78.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 878 | 69.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 113 |
| July 2026 | 101 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
Compared with England and Wales, Broomfield and The Walthams recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (27% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (77% below) and anti-social behaviour (51% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 57 to 95 and burglary rose from 34 to 46, while shoplifting fell from 55 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 552 | 43.5 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 7.5 | 15.4 | +67% |
| Public order | 81 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Other theft | 76 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 5.4 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 2.0 | 8.5 | -55% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Broomfield and The Walthams; the highest is Marconi (137.1 per 1,000) and the lowest The Lawns (33.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broomfield and The Walthams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield North | 583 | 51.9 | -39% |
| Patching Hall | 674 | 73.0 | -14% |
| The Lawns | 191 | 33.8 | -60% |
| St Andrews | 808 | 85.5 | +1% |
| Marconi | 1,279 | 137.1 | +62% |
| Boreham and The Leighs | 543 | 74.4 | -12% |
| Trinity | 547 | 82.3 | -3% |
| Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park | 898 | 84.1 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Broomfield and The Walthams over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (214).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 214 |
| On or near Puddings Wood Drive | 116 |
| On or near Niblick Green | 61 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 48 |
| On or near North Court Road | 34 |
| On or near Church Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Fitch Close | 24 |
| On or near Moortown Place | 23 |
| On or near Ashford Place | 21 |
| On or near Regiment Gate | 21 |
Of the 978 crimes in Broomfield and The Walthams with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 95 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 437 | 44.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 287 | 29.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Broomfield and The Walthams has an estimated population of 12,684 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.7%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Broomfield and The Walthams average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Broomfield and The Walthams | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Broomfield and The Walthams a safe place to live?
Broomfield and The Walthams recorded 84.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,690th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Broomfield and The Walthams?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 552 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
Is crime in Broomfield and The Walthams going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broomfield and The Walthams was up 4% on the year before: 1,073 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,036 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Broomfield and The Walthams?
About 12,684 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Broomfield and The Walthams?
Broomfield and The Walthams is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.