Total Crime Rate
57.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Waltham Glen area has the 11th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Moulsham Lodge , and the 206th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in Chelmsford .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Waltham Glen (CM2 9EL) in the last 12 months was 57.2 per 1,000 residents and was 40.2% 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 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 750.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 46.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 750.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Waltham Glen (CM2 9EL), the main crime hotspot is near Burghley Way. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 10 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 | Other theft | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Yew Tree Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burghley Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Burghley Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Whitethorn Gardens | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Linden Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Waterson Vale | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | A1114 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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