Galleywood Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Galleywood's crime rate in April 2024 was 5.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistently low crime profile for the built-up area, which is typical of smaller urban enclaves within larger commuter towns like Chelmsford. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 48.8% of all incidents, a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 that is 9% above the UK average. This outlier category may be linked to the increased foot traffic and outdoor activity during the Easter period. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, occurred at 0.7 per 1,000, 43% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively harmonious community environment. Vehicle crime also rose to 0.7 per 1,000, 49% above the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's proximity to transport hubs or increased vehicle-related activity during the spring. These patterns are consistent with the seasonal context of April, a month marked by Easter celebrations, milder weather, and the resumption of outdoor activities after winter. While the overall crime rate remains low, the concentration of violent crimes highlights areas for targeted community engagement or policing initiatives, though such measures are not discussed here. The data underscores the importance of contextual factors, such as local geography and seasonal rhythms, in shaping crime dynamics, even within seemingly stable environments.

April 2024 saw a 300% increase in burglary cases, jumping from one to four incidents. This sharp rise, though still a small number in absolute terms, suggests a potential vulnerability in property security during the spring season. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences surged by 33.3%, from 15 to 20 cases, a category that is 9% above the UK average. This anomaly may reflect the increased outdoor activity typical of Easter and spring weather. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 25%, from four to five incidents, a category that is 43% below the UK average. Conversely, other theft plummeted by 85.7%, from seven to one case, a dramatic drop that could indicate improved community vigilance or temporary shifts in criminal activity. Public order offences fell by 25%, from four to three, a category that remains 25% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local factors, such as seasonal transitions and community dynamics, which may influence crime patterns.

Galleywood's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 6.8% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.2. This reduction, though modest, aligns with the generally low crime profile observed in built-up areas within Chelmsford. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate indicates that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 174 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible measure of risk for households. This relatively low frequency contrasts with the UK average, where Galleywood's rate is 24.7% below the national benchmark. The population context further highlights that Galleywood's compact built-up area, with a population of 7,114, may inherently limit the scale of crime compared to larger urban centres. These figures suggest a stable, if not slightly improving, local environment for residents, though the distribution of crime types reveals more nuanced patterns.