Galleywood Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Galleywood’s November 2023 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents places it 38.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s relatively safer environment compared to the national picture. This built-up area within Chelmsford, likely characterised by a mix of residential and commuter-focused demographics, recorded 33 total crimes across the month, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 45.5% of all incidents. The dominance of violent crime in Galleywood’s profile contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically lead. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns, as November’s dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night could contribute to spikes in public order and criminal damage offences. However, the area’s overall safety is evident in the significant gap from the UK rate, which may reflect lower population density, effective local policing, or community resilience. The breakdown also highlights a 69% gap in criminal damage and arson rates compared to the UK, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in this category. Meanwhile, the 25% decrease in violent crime compared to October aligns with broader UK trends, linked to seasonal lulls in alcohol-fuelled incidents. These findings illustrate how Galleywood’s crime profile, shaped by its location and local dynamics, diverges from the national average in both magnitude and composition.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in Galleywood’s crime profile. Vehicle crime and burglary both increased by 100% compared to the previous month, rising from 1 to 2 incidents each. This uptick may partly reflect the seasonal context of dark evenings and increased vehicle use during the holiday period. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 25%, dropping from 20 to 15 incidents, a trend consistent with the UK-wide decline in violent crime during November. The area’s criminal damage and arson rate (1.0 per 1,000) was 69% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a specific vulnerability in this category. Meanwhile, public order offences rose by 33.3%, from 3 to 4, suggesting a potential link to Bonfire Night events. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, influenced by both seasonal factors and community-specific trends.

Galleywood’s November 2023 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 13.1% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.3. This downward trend aligns with the area’s consistently lower-than-average crime profile compared to the UK. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported across the 30-day period, translating to roughly one incident per day. Over the course of the month, this equates to one reported crime for every 216 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. While the area’s overall rate remains 38.7% below the UK average, the monthly exposure metric highlights that residents face a relatively low frequency of crime in their daily lives. This contrasts with broader UK trends, where higher population density and urban centres often see more frequent reports. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that Galleywood’s crime environment is markedly less intense than the national average, offering reassurance to local residents.