Total Crime Rate
126.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bruce Grove area has the 4th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Moulsham Lodge , and the 74th 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 Bruce Grove (CM2 9AX) in the last 12 months was 126.3 per 1,000 residents and was 209.4% higher than the Moulsham Lodge average (40.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Shoplifting ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 44.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bruce Grove (CM2 9AX), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Moulsham Lodge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Grace Bartlett Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stewart Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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