Crime in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood: statistics, rates and trends
216 crimes were recorded in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
- Questions about crime in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
- About this data
216 crimes were recorded in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 122 reports (56% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood has the 3,825th highest crime rate.
| Measure | South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 216 | 15,643 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.5 | 82.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,862 | 188,803 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood was highest in the year to July 2021 (448 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (210). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 216 | 27.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 228 | 29.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 210 | 26.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 229 | 29.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 360 | 45.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 448 | 57.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 359 | 45.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 384 | 48.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 283 | 36.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood 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 criminal damage and arson (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 15.5 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 2.7 | 0.17 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -18% |
| Other theft | 14 | 1.8 | 0.28 | +17% |
| Public order | 11 | 1.4 | 0.21 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.1 | 0.23 | -36% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.0 | 0.29 | +300% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -36% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 0.30 | -55% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 56.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodham-Elmwood and Woodville | 569 | 71.1 | +159% |
| Rettendon and Runwell | 481 | 66.2 | +141% |
| Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield | 233 | 41.1 | +50% |
| Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon | 394 | 48.2 | +76% |
| South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting | 396 | 68.2 | +148% |
| Galleywood | 417 | 73.5 | +167% |
| Great Baddow East | 517 | 59.0 | +115% |
| Great Baddow West | 371 | 57.1 | +108% |
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 South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Galadriel Spring | 15 |
| On or near The Withywindle | 15 |
| On or near Littlecroft | 13 |
| On or near Cornish Grove | 12 |
| On or near Nelson Place | 11 |
| On or near Meriadoc Drive | 8 |
| On or near Chamberlains Ride | 7 |
| On or near Lorien Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Anson Close | 5 |
| On or near Elliot Close | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 87 | 40.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 23.6% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 11.6% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 9.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% |
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood has an estimated population of 7,862. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.4% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood a safe place to live?
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood recorded 27.5 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 South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (21).
Is crime in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood was down 5% on the year before: 216 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 228 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood?
South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood 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 South Woodham-Chetwood and Collingwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.