Crime Rates at Gilmore Way, Chelmsford, CM2 7AP

Gilmore Way area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park , and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Gilmore Way (CM2 7AP) in the last 12 months was 32.5 per 1,000 residents and was 59.0% lower than the Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park average (79.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -9.1% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 21.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 17.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Gilmore Way (CM2 7AP), the main crime hotspot is near Baden Powell Close. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.