Crime in Trinity, Chelmsford: statistics, rates and trends
547 crimes were recorded in Trinity, Chelmsford in the 12 months to August 2026, 82.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Trinity, Chelmsford at a glance
- Crime trends in Trinity, Chelmsford
- Types of crime in Trinity, Chelmsford
- Trinity, Chelmsford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Trinity, Chelmsford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Trinity, Chelmsford
- Demographics of Trinity, Chelmsford
- Questions about crime in Trinity, Chelmsford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (274), shoplifting (59) and public order (36) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,750th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Trinity, Chelmsford | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 547 | 15,908 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.3 | 84.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 6,646 | 188,803 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Trinity, Chelmsford of any year here (547 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 547 | 82.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 637 | 95.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 580 | 87.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 549 | 82.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 610 | 91.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 664 | 99.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 775 | 116.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 866 | 130.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 822 | 123.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
Compared with England and Wales, Trinity, Chelmsford recorded notably more other crime (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (66% below) and criminal damage and arson (49% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 30 to 35, while criminal damage and arson fell from 42 to 23 and public order fell from 52 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 274 | 41.2 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 8.9 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Public order | 36 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 5.3 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Other crime | 35 | 5.3 | 2.1 | -22% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -45% |
| Drugs | 20 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -13% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Trinity, Chelmsford; 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 Trinity, Chelmsford |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lawns | 191 | 33.8 | -59% |
| Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park | 898 | 84.1 | +2% |
| Moulsham and Central | 4,072 | 261.9 | +218% |
| Marconi | 1,279 | 137.1 | +67% |
| Great Baddow East | 511 | 58.3 | -29% |
| Springfield North | 583 | 51.9 | -37% |
| Patching Hall | 674 | 73.0 | -11% |
| Great Baddow West | 394 | 60.6 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Trinity, Chelmsford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Prison” (205).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 205 |
| On or near Supermarket | 63 |
| On or near Ruskin Road | 28 |
| On or near Hill Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Cavendish Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Shelley Road | 13 |
| On or near Kingston Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Oxford Court | 10 |
| On or near Turkey Oaks | 10 |
| On or near Hill Road | 9 |
Of the 512 crimes in Trinity, Chelmsford with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 148 | 28.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 127 | 24.8% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 70 | 13.7% | 1.3% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 9.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Trinity, Chelmsford has an estimated population of 6,646 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Trinity, Chelmsford average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Trinity, Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Trinity, Chelmsford a safe place to live?
Trinity, Chelmsford recorded 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,750th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Trinity, Chelmsford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 274 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (59).
Is crime in Trinity, Chelmsford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Trinity, Chelmsford was down 14% on the year before: 547 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 637 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Trinity, Chelmsford?
About 6,646 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Trinity, Chelmsford?
Trinity, Chelmsford 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.