CM3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM3

CM3, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 226 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.98 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CM3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CM3, encompassing approximately 56815 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (-2.20% decrease)
  • Other theft: (27) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)

CM3 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Squire Street with total crimes: 6

CM3 Crime Map

Postcodes in CM3

The postcode district are associated with the CM3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CM3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences893.98-2.20%
Other theft271.57125.00%
Criminal damage and arson250.4847.06%
Vehicle crime250.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour180.4420.00%
Other crime100.32150.00%
Burglary100.1825.00%
Public order70.18-41.67%
Shoplifting60.12-14.29%
Drugs30.11-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.05200.00%
Possession of weapons20.05100.00%
Theft from the person10.04-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.43-9.90%
Criminal damage and arson171.60-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.30-53.12%
Vehicle crime150.26-60.53%
Other theft120.26-29.41%
Public order120.21-25.00%
Burglary80.21-38.46%
Shoplifting70.140.00%
Drugs70.1216.67%
Theft from the person40.120.00%
Other crime40.07-33.33%
Robbery10.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.02-88.89%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.7026.25%
Vehicle crime381.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour320.6745.45%
Criminal damage and arson200.56-9.09%
Other theft170.35-10.53%
Public order160.30-11.11%
Burglary130.28-31.58%
Possession of weapons90.23200.00%
Shoplifting70.1616.67%
Drugs60.1250.00%
Other crime60.11100.00%
Robbery20.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences804.14-18.37%
Vehicle crime381.4115.15%
Criminal damage and arson220.67-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour220.3946.67%
Burglary190.3911.76%
Other theft190.3326.67%
Public order180.33-25.00%
Shoplifting60.32-33.33%
Drugs40.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.07-25.00%
Other crime30.05-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences984.5619.51%
Vehicle crime331.72-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson250.5856.25%
Public order240.4450.00%
Burglary170.4230.77%
Anti-social behaviour150.30-16.67%
Other theft150.26-21.05%
Shoplifting90.2628.57%
Other crime80.160.00%
Drugs80.1433.33%
Possession of weapons40.14100.00%
Theft from the person30.07200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.0310.81%
Vehicle crime391.44116.67%
Other theft190.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour180.3338.46%
Criminal damage and arson160.3223.08%
Public order160.2877.78%
Burglary130.2862.50%
Other crime80.2314.29%
Shoplifting70.14-58.82%
Drugs60.12-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.11-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.04100.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences743.38-30.19%
Other theft191.30-29.63%
Vehicle crime180.33-21.74%
Shoplifting170.32112.50%
Anti-social behaviour130.30-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson130.23-13.33%
Public order90.23-25.00%
Drugs80.16-11.11%
Burglary80.14-61.90%
Other crime70.1475.00%
Possession of weapons30.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1064.313.92%
Other theft271.8728.57%
Vehicle crime230.48-8.00%
Burglary210.4031.25%
Anti-social behaviour160.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.280.00%
Public order120.26-20.00%
Drugs90.2128.57%
Shoplifting80.16-38.46%
Other crime40.14300.00%
Possession of weapons30.070.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.14-5.56%
Vehicle crime251.80-32.43%
Other theft210.4440.00%
Anti-social behaviour200.37-16.67%
Burglary160.35-15.79%
Public order150.28-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson150.26-31.82%
Shoplifting130.2618.18%
Drugs70.2340.00%
Other crime10.12-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1084.880.93%
Vehicle crime371.9068.18%
Anti-social behaviour240.654.35%
Public order220.4237.50%
Criminal damage and arson220.3983.33%
Burglary190.3990.00%
Other theft150.33-16.67%
Shoplifting110.26-8.33%
Other crime80.1960.00%
Drugs50.1466.67%
Bicycle theft50.090.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1074.052.88%
Anti-social behaviour231.889.52%
Vehicle crime220.404.76%
Other theft180.390.00%
Public order160.32-27.27%
Shoplifting120.28140.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.21-36.84%
Burglary100.21-33.33%
Other crime50.1825.00%
Drugs30.09-70.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1044.3322.35%
Public order221.8322.22%
Anti-social behaviour210.39-4.55%
Vehicle crime210.37-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson190.3718.75%
Other theft180.33-21.74%
Burglary150.3236.36%
Drugs100.26150.00%
Bicycle theft50.18400.00%
Shoplifting50.09-37.50%
Other crime40.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences854.030.00%
Vehicle crime261.500.00%
Other theft230.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour220.400.00%
Public order180.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.320.00%
Burglary110.280.00%
Other crime80.190.00%
Shoplifting80.140.00%
Drugs40.140.00%
Theft from the person30.070.00%
Robbery20.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 94.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202489
June 202491
May 2024101
April 202480
March 202498
February 202482
January 202474
December 2023106
November 2023102
October 2023108
September 2023107
August 2023104
July 202385

A total of 237 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202417
May 202420
April 202422
March 202425
February 202416
January 202413
December 202315
November 202315
October 202322
September 202312
August 202319
July 202316

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202412
May 202416
April 202418
March 202424
February 202416
January 20249
December 202312
November 202315
October 202322
September 202316
August 202322
July 202318

A total of 360 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202415
May 202438
April 202438
March 202433
February 202439
January 202418
December 202323
November 202325
October 202337
September 202322
August 202321
July 202326

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202415
May 202432
April 202422
March 202415
February 202418
January 202413
December 202316
November 202320
October 202324
September 202323
August 202321
July 202322

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20248
February 20248
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20238
September 20235
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 250 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202412
May 202417
April 202419
March 202415
February 202419
January 202419
December 202327
November 202321
October 202315
September 202318
August 202318
July 202323

A total of 180 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 202413
April 202419
March 202417
February 202413
January 20248
December 202321
November 202316
October 202319
September 202310
August 202315
July 202311

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235
September 20233
August 202310
July 20234

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20235
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 116 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 202417
December 20238
November 202313
October 202311
September 202312
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Squire Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hyde Lane
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 5. Crabb'S Hill
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Chelmsford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bicknacre Road
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Main Road
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oak Manor View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 11. Brockenhurst Way
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Salmons Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Church Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. The Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Garden Field
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hatfield Peverel (Station)
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Bury Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 18. The Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Colne Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bancrofts Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Meriadoc Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Collingwood Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Parsonage Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 25. Hawks Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Mowden Hall Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Brick House Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Cromwell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Belsteads Farm Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. The Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2