Crime in Galleywood, Chelmsford: statistics, rates and trends
417 crimes were recorded in Galleywood, Chelmsford in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Galleywood, Chelmsford at a glance
- Crime trends in Galleywood, Chelmsford
- Types of crime in Galleywood, Chelmsford
- Galleywood, Chelmsford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Galleywood, Chelmsford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Galleywood, Chelmsford
- Population and deprivation in Galleywood, Chelmsford
- Questions about crime in Galleywood, Chelmsford
- About this data
417 crimes were recorded in Galleywood, Chelmsford in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 176 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Galleywood, Chelmsford has the 2,085th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Galleywood, Chelmsford | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 417 | 15,643 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.5 | 82.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,675 | 188,803 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Galleywood, Chelmsford was highest in the year to July 2020 (593 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (336). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 417 | 73.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 336 | 59.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 465 | 81.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 379 | 66.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 454 | 80.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 592 | 104.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 593 | 104.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 541 | 95.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 422 | 74.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Galleywood, Chelmsford 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 vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+28%) and anti-social behaviour (+26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 176 | 31.0 | 0.91 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 6.3 | 1.29 | +100% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 6.0 | 0.39 | +26% |
| Other theft | 32 | 5.6 | 0.88 | +68% |
| Burglary | 31 | 5.5 | 1.54 | +94% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 4.9 | 0.60 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.8 | 0.70 | -7% |
| Public order | 26 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +4% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.9 | 0.59 | -42% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.8 | 0.83 | -9% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 0.52 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Galleywood, Chelmsford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Galleywood, Chelmsford recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 42.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Galleywood, Chelmsford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Galleywood, Chelmsford recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Galleywood, Chelmsford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Galleywood, Chelmsford recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Galleywood, Chelmsford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Galleywood, Chelmsford recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Galleywood, Chelmsford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Galleywood, Chelmsford recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Galleywood, Chelmsford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Galleywood, Chelmsford recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Galleywood, Chelmsford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Galleywood, Chelmsford recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Galleywood, Chelmsford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Galleywood, Chelmsford recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Galleywood, Chelmsford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Galleywood, Chelmsford recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Galleywood, Chelmsford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Galleywood, Chelmsford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Galleywood, Chelmsford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Galleywood, Chelmsford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Galleywood, Chelmsford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Galleywood, Chelmsford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Galleywood, Chelmsford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Galleywood, Chelmsford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Galleywood, Chelmsford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Galleywood, Chelmsford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Galleywood, Chelmsford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goat Hall | 251 | 41.3 | -44% |
| Moulsham Lodge | 197 | 34.9 | -52% |
| Great Baddow West | 371 | 57.1 | -22% |
| Great Baddow East | 517 | 59.0 | -20% |
| Moulsham and Central | 3,977 | 255.8 | +248% |
| Waterhouse Farm | 660 | 96.3 | +31% |
| Trinity | 524 | 78.8 | +7% |
| Marconi | 1,245 | 133.4 | +82% |
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 Galleywood, Chelmsford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Barnard Road | 31 |
| On or near Moretons | 26 |
| On or near Home Mead | 24 |
| On or near Watchouse Road | 19 |
| On or near Lower Green | 19 |
| On or near Bakers Lane | 18 |
| On or near Pyms Road | 18 |
| On or near Skinner'S Lane | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Galleywood, Chelmsford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 154 | 36.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 29.5% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 8.9% |
| Not recorded | 34 | 8.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Galleywood, Chelmsford has an estimated population of 5,675. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Galleywood, Chelmsford sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Galleywood, Chelmsford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Galleywood, Chelmsford a safe place to live?
Galleywood, Chelmsford recorded 73.5 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 Galleywood, Chelmsford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (36).
Is crime in Galleywood, Chelmsford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Galleywood, Chelmsford was up 24% on the year before: 417 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 336 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Galleywood, Chelmsford?
Galleywood, Chelmsford 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 Galleywood, Chelmsford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.