Crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park: statistics, rates and trends
898 crimes were recorded in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
- Types of crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
- Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
- Demographics of Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
- Questions about crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (373), shoplifting (136) and other theft (67) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,708th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 898 | 15,908 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.1 | 84.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 10,676 | 188,803 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,236 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (823). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 898 | 84.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 823 | 77.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 916 | 85.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 877 | 82.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,062 | 99.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,167 | 109.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,088 | 101.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,236 | 115.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,195 | 111.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded notably more shoplifting (51% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (65% below) and burglary (45% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 25 to 40 and public order rose from 41 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 373 | 34.9 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 136 | 12.7 | 8.5 | +15% |
| Other theft | 67 | 6.3 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 5.3 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Public order | 57 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 5.0 | 5.0 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 4.0 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Drugs | 40 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +60% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park; the highest is Moulsham and Central (261.9 per 1,000) and the lowest The Lawns (33.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity | 547 | 82.3 | -2% |
| The Lawns | 191 | 33.8 | -60% |
| Springfield North | 583 | 51.9 | -38% |
| Great Baddow East | 511 | 58.3 | -31% |
| Moulsham and Central | 4,072 | 261.9 | +211% |
| Marconi | 1,279 | 137.1 | +63% |
| Great Baddow West | 394 | 60.6 | -28% |
| Patching Hall | 674 | 73.0 | -13% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “New Dukes Way” (177).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Dukes Way | 177 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 85 |
| On or near Fordson Road | 51 |
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near Hurst Way | 37 |
| On or near Thomas Close | 33 |
| On or near Springfield Lyons Approach | 27 |
| On or near Jenner Mead | 18 |
| On or near Samuel Manor | 16 |
| On or near Berkely Drive | 13 |
Of the 841 crimes in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 57 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 322 | 38.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 317 | 37.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park has an estimated population of 10,676 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.7%, against 23.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park a safe place to live?
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,708th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 373 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (136).
Is crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park was up 9% on the year before: 898 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 823 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park?
About 10,676 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park?
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park 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.