Crime in Great Baddow East: statistics, rates and trends
511 crimes were recorded in Great Baddow East in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.3 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 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
- Demographics of Great Baddow East
- Questions about crime in Great Baddow East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (191), anti-social behaviour (68) and criminal damage and arson (49) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,680th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Great Baddow East | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 511 | 15,908 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.3 | 84.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 8,764 | 188,803 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Great Baddow East of any year here (511 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 511 | 58.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 514 | 58.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 595 | 67.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 618 | 70.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 614 | 70.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 671 | 76.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 639 | 72.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 916 | 104.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 782 | 89.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (64% below) and shoplifting (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 36 to 68 and vehicle crime rose from 24 to 36, while public order fell from 26 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 191 | 21.8 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 7.8 | 15.4 | +89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 45 | 5.1 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 4.1 | 5.0 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 4.0 | 8.5 | +35% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Great Baddow East; 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 Great Baddow East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Baddow West | 394 | 60.6 | +4% |
| Moulsham Lodge | 194 | 34.4 | -41% |
| Trinity | 547 | 82.3 | +41% |
| Moulsham and Central | 4,072 | 261.9 | +349% |
| Goat Hall | 271 | 44.6 | -23% |
| Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park | 898 | 84.1 | +44% |
| Galleywood | 404 | 71.2 | +22% |
| The Lawns | 191 | 33.8 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Great Baddow East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Meadgate Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Meadgate Terrace | 22 |
| On or near Whitehouse Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Longmore Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Mascalls Way | 18 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 15 |
| On or near Worcester Court | 14 |
Of the 443 crimes in Great Baddow East with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 68 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 177 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 169 | 38.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Great Baddow East has an estimated population of 8,764 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), more retired residents (29%, against 22%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Great Baddow East average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Great Baddow East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Great Baddow East a safe place to live?
Great Baddow East recorded 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,680th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Great Baddow East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 191 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Great Baddow East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Baddow East was almost unchanged on the year before: 511 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 514 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Great Baddow East?
About 8,764 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Great Baddow East?
Great Baddow East 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.