Crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park: statistics, rates and trends
888 crimes were recorded in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
- Questions about crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
- About this data
888 crimes were recorded in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 375 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park has the 1,728th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 888 | 15,643 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.2 | 82.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 10,676 | 188,803 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,281 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (829). Over the whole period it fell 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 888 | 83.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 829 | 77.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 921 | 86.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 892 | 83.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,064 | 99.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,181 | 110.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,079 | 101.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,281 | 120.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,165 | 109.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in drugs (+41%) and shoplifting (+20%). The largest falls were in other crime (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 375 | 35.1 | 1.03 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 138 | 12.9 | 1.56 | +20% |
| Other theft | 65 | 6.1 | 0.95 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 5.2 | 0.34 | +17% |
| Public order | 51 | 4.8 | 0.72 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 4.8 | 0.97 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 3.9 | 0.58 | +2% |
| Drugs | 38 | 3.6 | 1.09 | +41% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.1 | 0.58 | +38% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.9 | 0.89 | -17% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.0 | 0.76 | +175% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 0.55 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.58 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.46 | -64% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded 375 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 42.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity | 524 | 78.8 | -5% |
| The Lawns | 197 | 34.9 | -58% |
| Springfield North | 581 | 51.7 | -38% |
| Great Baddow East | 517 | 59.0 | -29% |
| Moulsham and Central | 3,977 | 255.8 | +208% |
| Marconi | 1,245 | 133.4 | +60% |
| Great Baddow West | 371 | 57.1 | -31% |
| Patching Hall | 669 | 72.4 | -13% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Dukes Way | 168 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 90 |
| On or near Fordson Road | 54 |
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Hurst Way | 34 |
| On or near Thomas Close | 34 |
| On or near Springfield Lyons Approach | 25 |
| On or near Jenner Mead | 18 |
| On or near Berkely Drive | 17 |
| On or near Samuel Manor | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 323 | 36.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 311 | 35.0% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 8.4% |
| Not recorded | 55 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park has an estimated population of 10,676. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park a safe place to live?
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park recorded 83.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 375 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (138).
Is crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park was up 7% on the year before: 888 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 829 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park?
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park is policed by Essex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.