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Burglary Rates in Moulsham and Central

Chelmsford, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Moulsham and Central recorded 62 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 22% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

62

4.12 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,981

264.3 per 1,000 residents

22% above the UK average54% above the East of England regional average

How does Moulsham and Central rank?

Within Chelmsford

3 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

76th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

11
5
3
6
2
6
6
4
5
6
5
3
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1494
38%
Other Crime
992
25%
Shoplifting
667
17%
Anti-social Behaviour
328
8%
Drug Offences
273
7%
Burglary
62
2%
Vehicle Crime
62
2%
Theft from Person
57
1%
Robbery
46
1%

Property mix in Moulsham and Central

Source: Census 2021 · 7,149 households

Detached 9%Semi-detached 20%Terraced 17%Flats 53%

The most common property type in Moulsham and Central is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Moulsham and Central homeowners

Most homes in Moulsham and Central are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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