Total Crime Rate
50.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Horse & Groom 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 Horse & Groom Lane (CM2 8PJ) 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 Horse & Groom Lane (CM2 8PJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Running Mare Lane, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bekeswell Lane (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Galleywood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Horse And Groom Lane | — |
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