Total Crime Rate
60.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oaklands Crescent area has the 10th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Moulsham Lodge , and the 197th 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 Oaklands Crescent (CM2 9PP) in the last 12 months was 60.2 per 1,000 residents and was 47.6% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 30.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oaklands Crescent (CM2 9PP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Mews Court, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Braemar Avenue (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 | Further/Higher Educational Building | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mews Court | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vicarage Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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