Crime in Great Baddow West: statistics, rates and trends
394 crimes were recorded in Great Baddow West in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Great Baddow West at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Baddow West
- Types of crime in Great Baddow West
- Great Baddow West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Great Baddow West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Baddow West
- Demographics of Great Baddow West
- Questions about crime in Great Baddow West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (169), anti-social behaviour (46) and vehicle crime (37) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,594th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Great Baddow West | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 394 | 15,908 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.6 | 84.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 6,502 | 188,803 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Great Baddow West peaked in the year to August 2021 (648 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (363). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 394 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 406 | 62.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 528 | 81.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 508 | 78.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 566 | 87.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 648 | 99.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 363 | 55.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 613 | 94.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 542 | 83.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 62 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (54% below) and public order (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 21 to 37 and criminal damage and arson rose from 28 to 33, while public order fell from 31 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 169 | 26.0 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 7.1 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 5.7 | 5.0 | +76% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Great Baddow West; 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 Great Baddow West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Baddow East | 511 | 58.3 | -4% |
| Moulsham Lodge | 194 | 34.4 | -43% |
| Goat Hall | 271 | 44.6 | -26% |
| Moulsham and Central | 4,072 | 261.9 | +332% |
| Galleywood | 404 | 71.2 | +17% |
| Trinity | 547 | 82.3 | +36% |
| Waterhouse Farm | 662 | 96.6 | +59% |
| Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park | 898 | 84.1 | +39% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Great Baddow West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Gardeners” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gardeners | 32 |
| On or near Dorset Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Rothmans Place | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Pearl Square | 21 |
| On or near Dorset Close | 17 |
| On or near Sawkins Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Readers Court | 15 |
| On or near Hopwood View | 14 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 14 |
Of the 348 crimes in Great Baddow West with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 46 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 133 | 38.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Great Baddow West has an estimated population of 6,502 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), more social housing (24%, against 17%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Great Baddow West average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Great Baddow West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Great Baddow West a safe place to live?
Great Baddow West recorded 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,594th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Great Baddow West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 169 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (46).
Is crime in Great Baddow West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Baddow West was down 3% on the year before: 394 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 406 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Great Baddow West?
About 6,502 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Great Baddow West?
Great Baddow West 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.