Crime in Galleywood: statistics, rates and trends
474 crimes were recorded in Galleywood in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Galleywood at a glance
- Crime trends in Galleywood
- Types of crime in Galleywood
- Galleywood compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Galleywood
- Streets with the most crime in Galleywood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Galleywood
- Demographics of Galleywood
- Questions about crime in Galleywood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (192), anti-social behaviour (49) and vehicle crime (44) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 844th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Galleywood | Chelmsford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 474 | 15,908 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.2 | 84.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 7,155 | 188,803 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Galleywood peaked in the year to August 2021 (598 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (371). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 474 | 66.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 371 | 51.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 514 | 71.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 384 | 53.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 437 | 61.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 598 | 83.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 588 | 82.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 567 | 79.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 410 | 57.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (55% below) and shoplifting (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 32 to 49 and burglary rose from 20 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 26.8 | 34.2 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 6.8 | 15.4 | +53% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 6.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Public order | 33 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Burglary | 29 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +45% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 3.9 | 8.5 | +4% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Galleywood; the highest is Chelmsford (99.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Danbury (43.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Galleywood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford | 11,314 | 99.1 | +50% |
| Writtle | 332 | 62.0 | -6% |
| Danbury | 292 | 43.5 | -34% |
| Billericay | 1,588 | 46.9 | -29% |
| Runwell | 796 | 81.7 | +23% |
| Wickford | 1,897 | 67.7 | +2% |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 804 | 50.7 | -24% |
| Hullbridge | 253 | 46.5 | -30% |
Galleywood is the one area listed within Galleywood, with 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galleywood | Neighbourhood | 5,675 | 404 | 71.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Galleywood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Barnard Road | 30 |
| On or near Moretons | 24 |
| On or near Skinner'S Lane | 21 |
| On or near Pyms Road | 20 |
| On or near Bakers Lane | 19 |
| On or near Home Mead | 19 |
| On or near Lower Green | 19 |
| On or near Watchouse Road | 19 |
Of the 425 crimes in Galleywood with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 49 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 168 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 140 | 32.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 5.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Galleywood has an estimated population of 7,155 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.9%, against 20.3%), fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Galleywood average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Galleywood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Galleywood a safe place to live?
Galleywood recorded 66.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 844th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Galleywood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 192 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in Galleywood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Galleywood was up 28% on the year before: 474 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 371 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Galleywood?
About 7,155 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Galleywood?
Galleywood 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.