Crime in Goat Hall: statistics, rates and trends
271 crimes were recorded in Goat Hall in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Goat Hall at a glance
- Crime trends in Goat Hall
- Types of crime in Goat Hall
- Goat Hall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Goat Hall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Goat Hall
- Demographics of Goat Hall
- Questions about crime in Goat Hall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (83), other theft (55) and vehicle crime (28) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,265th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Goat Hall | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 271 | 15,908 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.6 | 84.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 6,075 | 188,803 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Goat Hall peaked in the year to August 2019 (458 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (270). 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 | 271 | 44.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 270 | 44.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 343 | 56.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 307 | 50.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 307 | 50.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 309 | 50.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 451 | 74.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 458 | 75.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 363 | 59.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
Compared with England and Wales, Goat Hall recorded notably more other theft (40% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (73% below) and violence and sexual offences (60% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 20 to 28 and other theft rose from 40 to 55, while violence and sexual offences fell from 116 to 83.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 | 13.7 | 34.2 | -28% |
| Other theft | 55 | 9.1 | 6.4 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 4.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Goat Hall; the highest is Moulsham and Central (261.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Moulsham Lodge (34.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Goat Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulsham Lodge | 194 | 34.4 | -23% |
| Great Baddow West | 394 | 60.6 | +36% |
| Moulsham and Central | 4,072 | 261.9 | +487% |
| Galleywood | 404 | 71.2 | +60% |
| Waterhouse Farm | 662 | 96.6 | +117% |
| Great Baddow East | 511 | 58.3 | +31% |
| Marconi | 1,279 | 137.1 | +207% |
| Trinity | 547 | 82.3 | +85% |
The 10 locations below account for 70% of the crime recorded in Goat Hall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 66 |
| On or near Hillside Mews | 42 |
| On or near Linnet Drive | 19 |
| On or near Robin Way | 16 |
| On or near Bunting Close | 10 |
| On or near Widford Chase | 10 |
| On or near Falcon Way | 8 |
| On or near Whitebeam Close | 7 |
| On or near Whitley Link | 7 |
| On or near Mallard Road | 6 |
Of the 246 crimes in Goat Hall with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 48.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 79 | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Offender given a drugs possession warning | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Goat Hall has an estimated population of 6,075 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.1%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Goat Hall average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Goat Hall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Goat Hall a safe place to live?
Goat Hall recorded 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,265th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in Goat Hall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 83 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (55).
Is crime in Goat Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Goat Hall was almost unchanged on the year before: 271 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 270 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Goat Hall?
About 6,075 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Goat Hall?
Goat Hall 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.