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Crime in Moulsham

Moulsham had 853 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 223.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 22 Chelmsford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 347% above the middle Chelmsford area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

CM2, Chelmsford · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Moulsham

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223.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 22Chelmsford rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common304 in 3 months

Month by month

275 Mar 246 Apr 247 May 253 Jun 318 Jul 282 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Moulsham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence30436%
anti-social behaviour14217%
shoplifting13115%
theft556%
drugs465%
criminal damage455%
public order435%
vehicle crime202%

Moulsham against Chelmsford

TypeMoulsham per 1,000Middle Chelmsford areaChange
Violence79.724.6▲ 26%
Burglary3.41.60%
Vehicle crime5.23▼ 5%
Anti-social behaviour37.27.4▲ 45%
Theft and robbery24.44.4▲ 2%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Moulsham223.6▲ 11%
Chelmsford146▲ 10%
Melbourne95.7▲ 15%
Writtle81.5▲ 10%
Chelmer Village81.2▼ 1%
Great Baddow65.5▲ 17%
Galleywood45▲ 15%
See every Chelmsford area ranked on the crime in Chelmsford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Moulsham a safe area?

Moulsham had about 223.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 22 Chelmsford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Moulsham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (304), followed by anti-social behaviour (142) and shoplifting (131).