Total Crime Rate
135.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Widford Chase area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Moulsham Lodge , and the 70th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Widford Chase (CM2 8SX) in the last 12 months was 135.3 per 1,000 residents and was 231.4% higher than the Moulsham Lodge average (40.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 67.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Widford Chase (CM2 8SX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 42 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Widford Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Moulsham Lodge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Widford Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Grace Bartlett Gardens | Under investigation |
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