Crime in Marconi: statistics, rates and trends
1,279 crimes were recorded in Marconi in the 12 months to August 2026, 137.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (512), shoplifting (173) and anti-social behaviour (135) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 572nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Marconi | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,279 | 15,908 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.1 | 84.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 9,332 | 188,803 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Marconi peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,591 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,184). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,279 | 137.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,226 | 131.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,184 | 126.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,452 | 155.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,558 | 167.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,591 | 170.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,371 | 146.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,350 | 144.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,285 | 137.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 122 |
| July 2026 | 121 |
| June 2026 | 109 |
| May 2026 | 117 |
| April 2026 | 119 |
| March 2026 | 133 |
| February 2026 | 98 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 93 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 83 |
Compared with England and Wales, Marconi recorded notably more drugs (2.7 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.2 times the national rate) and public order (69% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (31% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 92 to 135 and shoplifting rose from 140 to 173, while vehicle crime fell from 46 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 512 | 54.9 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 173 | 18.5 | 8.5 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 14.5 | 15.4 | +47% |
| Public order | 105 | 11.3 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Drugs | 84 | 9.0 | 3.3 | +18% |
| Other theft | 83 | 8.9 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Burglary | 28 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Marconi; 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 Marconi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patching Hall | 674 | 73.0 | -47% |
| Moulsham and Central | 4,072 | 261.9 | +91% |
| Waterhouse Farm | 662 | 96.6 | -30% |
| St Andrews | 808 | 85.5 | -38% |
| Trinity | 547 | 82.3 | -40% |
| The Lawns | 191 | 33.8 | -75% |
| Moulsham Lodge | 194 | 34.4 | -75% |
| Springfield North | 583 | 51.9 | -62% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Marconi over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bus/Coach Station” (158).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 158 |
| On or near Supermarket | 111 |
| On or near Parking Area | 103 |
| On or near Viaduct Road | 71 |
| On or near Chelmsford | 53 |
| On or near Ockelford Avenue | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Christy Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Warwick Square | 31 |
| On or near Watson Heights | 30 |
Of the 1,144 crimes in Marconi with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 135 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 458 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 313 | 27.4% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 117 | 10.2% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 97 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Marconi has an estimated population of 9,332 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (12.4%, against 7.9%), more private renting (31%, against 20%) and a younger population (9.2%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Marconi average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Marconi | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Marconi a safe place to live?
Marconi recorded 137.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 572nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Marconi?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 512 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (173).
Is crime in Marconi going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marconi was up 4% on the year before: 1,279 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,226 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Marconi?
About 9,332 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Marconi?
Marconi 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.