Crime in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood: statistics, rates and trends
213 crimes were recorded in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 27.1 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 South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood at a glance
- Crime trends in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
- Types of crime in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
- South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
- Demographics of South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
- Questions about crime in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (117), anti-social behaviour (25) and other theft (16) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,835th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 213 | 15,908 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.1 | 84.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 7,862 | 188,803 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood of any year here (213 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 213 | 27.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 220 | 28.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 225 | 28.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 228 | 29.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 344 | 43.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 447 | 56.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 373 | 47.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 384 | 48.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 280 | 35.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (79% below) and violence and sexual offences (57% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 117 | 14.9 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 3.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville | 591 | 73.8 | +172% |
| Rettendon and Runwell | 492 | 67.7 | +150% |
| Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield | 242 | 42.7 | +58% |
| Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon | 368 | 45.0 | +66% |
| South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting | 385 | 66.3 | +145% |
| Galleywood | 404 | 71.2 | +163% |
| Great Baddow East | 511 | 58.3 | +115% |
| Great Baddow West | 394 | 60.6 | +124% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Galadriel Spring” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Galadriel Spring | 15 |
| On or near The Withywindle | 13 |
| On or near Cornish Grove | 12 |
| On or near Littlecroft | 12 |
| On or near Nelson Place | 11 |
| On or near Meriadoc Drive | 9 |
| On or near Chamberlains Ride | 7 |
| On or near Lorien Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Cornwallis Drive | 5 |
| On or near Hobbiton Hill | 5 |
Of the 188 crimes in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 47.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 49 | 26.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 4.8% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood has an estimated population of 7,862 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less social housing (8.3%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood a safe place to live?
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood recorded 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,835th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 117 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood was down 3% on the year before: 213 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 220 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood?
About 7,862 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood?
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood 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.