Crime in Moulsham Lodge: statistics, rates and trends
197 crimes were recorded in Moulsham Lodge in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Moulsham Lodge at a glance
- Crime trends in Moulsham Lodge
- Types of crime in Moulsham Lodge
- Moulsham Lodge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Moulsham Lodge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Moulsham Lodge
- Population and deprivation in Moulsham Lodge
- Questions about crime in Moulsham Lodge
- About this data
197 crimes were recorded in Moulsham Lodge in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 77 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Moulsham Lodge has the 3,634th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Moulsham Lodge | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 197 | 15,643 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.9 | 82.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,642 | 188,803 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Moulsham Lodge was highest in the year to July 2020 (322 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (184). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 197 | 34.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 211 | 37.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 184 | 32.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 211 | 37.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 217 | 38.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 246 | 43.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 322 | 57.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 297 | 52.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 233 | 41.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Moulsham Lodge 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 falls were in shoplifting (-57%) and violence and sexual offences (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 | 13.6 | 0.40 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 4.3 | 0.86 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 3.5 | 0.23 | +54% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.1 | 0.33 | +71% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.1 | 0.32 | +71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.8 | 0.26 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.8 | 0.21 | -57% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 0.45 | +12% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.6 | 0.49 | +12% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.73 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Moulsham Lodge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Moulsham Lodge recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 39.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Moulsham Lodge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Moulsham Lodge recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Moulsham Lodge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Moulsham Lodge recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Moulsham Lodge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Moulsham Lodge recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Moulsham Lodge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Moulsham Lodge recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Moulsham Lodge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Moulsham Lodge recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Moulsham Lodge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Moulsham Lodge recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Moulsham Lodge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Moulsham Lodge recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Moulsham Lodge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Moulsham Lodge recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Moulsham Lodge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Moulsham Lodge recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Moulsham Lodge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Moulsham Lodge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Moulsham Lodge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Moulsham Lodge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Moulsham Lodge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Moulsham Lodge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Moulsham Lodge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Moulsham Lodge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Moulsham Lodge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Moulsham Lodge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moulsham Lodge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goat Hall | 251 | 41.3 | +18% |
| Great Baddow West | 371 | 57.1 | +63% |
| Moulsham and Central | 3,977 | 255.8 | +633% |
| Great Baddow East | 517 | 59.0 | +69% |
| Galleywood | 417 | 73.5 | +110% |
| Waterhouse Farm | 660 | 96.3 | +176% |
| Trinity | 524 | 78.8 | +126% |
| Marconi | 1,245 | 133.4 | +282% |
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 Moulsham Lodge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Burghley Way | 25 |
| On or near Whitfield Link | 17 |
| On or near Tylers Close | 14 |
| On or near Juniper Drive | 11 |
| On or near Brian Close | 7 |
| On or near Lewis Drive | 7 |
| On or near Plane Tree Close | 7 |
| On or near Rose Glen | 7 |
| On or near Yew Tree Gardens | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Moulsham Lodge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 37.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 61 | 31.0% |
| Not recorded | 20 | 10.2% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 5.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Moulsham Lodge has an estimated population of 5,642. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Moulsham Lodge sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Moulsham Lodge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.2% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 |
Is Moulsham Lodge a safe place to live?
Moulsham Lodge recorded 34.9 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 Moulsham Lodge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (24).
Is crime in Moulsham Lodge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moulsham Lodge was down 7% on the year before: 197 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 211 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Moulsham Lodge?
Moulsham Lodge 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 Moulsham Lodge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.