Total Crime Rate
50.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Goat Hall Lane area has the 9th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Galleywood , and the 236th highest 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 Goat Hall Lane (CM2 8PG) in the last 12 months was 50.6 per 1,000 residents and was 15.9% lower than the Galleywood average (60.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 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 ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 22.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Goat Hall Lane (CM2 8PG), the main crime hotspot is near Running Mare Lane, with 5 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Galleywood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Horse And Groom Lane | — |
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