Crime in Great Baddow East: statistics, rates and trends
517 crimes were recorded in Great Baddow East in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Great Baddow East at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Baddow East
- Types of crime in Great Baddow East
- Great Baddow East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Great Baddow East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Baddow East
- Population and deprivation in Great Baddow East
- Questions about crime in Great Baddow East
- About this data
517 crimes were recorded in Great Baddow East in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 182 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Great Baddow East has the 2,644th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Baddow East | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 517 | 15,643 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.0 | 82.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 8,764 | 188,803 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Baddow East was highest in the year to July 2019 (870 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (501). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 | 517 | 59.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 501 | 57.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 604 | 68.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 635 | 72.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 608 | 69.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 655 | 74.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 707 | 80.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 870 | 99.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 771 | 88.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Baddow East 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+137%) and vehicle crime (+73%). The largest falls were in burglary (-44%) and drugs (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 20.8 | 0.61 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 8.1 | 0.53 | +137% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 5.7 | 0.84 | +4% |
| Other theft | 50 | 5.7 | 0.89 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 4.3 | 0.88 | +73% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 3.9 | 0.47 | +36% |
| Public order | 22 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -12% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.3 | 0.65 | -44% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.1 | 0.63 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.1 | 1.18 | +400% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 0.38 | -36% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.8 | 0.59 | +133% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.83 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Baddow East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Baddow East recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 35.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Baddow East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Baddow East recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 137% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Baddow East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Baddow East recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Baddow East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Baddow East recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Baddow East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Baddow East recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Baddow East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Baddow East recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Baddow East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Baddow East recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Baddow East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Baddow East recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Baddow East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Baddow East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Baddow East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Baddow East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Baddow East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Baddow East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Great Baddow East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Great Baddow East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Baddow East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Baddow East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Great Baddow East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Great Baddow East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Great Baddow East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Baddow East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Baddow East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Baddow West | 371 | 57.1 | -3% |
| Moulsham Lodge | 197 | 34.9 | -41% |
| Trinity | 524 | 78.8 | +34% |
| Moulsham and Central | 3,977 | 255.8 | +334% |
| Goat Hall | 251 | 41.3 | -30% |
| Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park | 888 | 83.2 | +41% |
| Galleywood | 417 | 73.5 | +25% |
| The Lawns | 197 | 34.9 | -41% |
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 Great Baddow East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Meadgate Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Meadgate Terrace | 21 |
| On or near Whitehouse Crescent | 19 |
| On or near Mascalls Way | 18 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 18 |
| On or near Longmore Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Hollycroft | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Baddow East 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 | 176 | 34.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 166 | 32.1% |
| Not recorded | 71 | 13.7% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 9.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Great Baddow East has an estimated population of 8,764. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Baddow East sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Baddow East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% |
| Social rented homes | 16.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Great Baddow East a safe place to live?
Great Baddow East recorded 59.0 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 Great Baddow East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (71).
Is crime in Great Baddow East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Baddow East was up 3% on the year before: 517 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 501 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Baddow East?
Great Baddow East 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 Great Baddow East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.