CM3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM3

CM3, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 217 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.82 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (94) incidents (-2.08% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Burglary: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)

CM3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • The Street with total crimes: 5

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences943.82-2.08%
Vehicle crime251.6578.57%
Burglary160.4423.08%
Public order150.28-6.25%
Other theft140.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.25-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson130.25-50.00%
Drugs100.23100.00%
Possession of weapons40.180.00%
Other crime40.07-33.33%
Shoplifting30.07-25.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%
Robbery20.04100.00%
Bicycle theft10.04-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences963.897.87%
Criminal damage and arson261.694.00%
Anti-social behaviour180.460.00%
Public order160.32128.57%
Other theft140.28-48.15%
Vehicle crime140.25-44.00%
Burglary130.2530.00%
Other crime60.23-40.00%
Drugs50.1166.67%
Possession of weapons40.09100.00%
Shoplifting40.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.07-33.33%
Theft from the person20.04100.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

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 offences1074.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour231.880.00%
Vehicle crime220.400.00%
Other theft180.390.00%
Public order160.320.00%
Shoplifting120.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.210.00%
Burglary100.210.00%
Other crime50.180.00%
Drugs30.090.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 94.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202494
August 202496
July 202489
June 202491
May 2024101
April 202480
March 202498
February 202482
January 202474
December 2023106
November 2023102
October 2023108
September 2023107

A total of 183 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202410
June 20248
May 202413
April 202419
March 202417
February 202413
January 20248
December 202321
November 202316
October 202319
September 202310

A total of 352 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
July 202425
June 202415
May 202438
April 202438
March 202433
February 202439
January 202418
December 202323
November 202325
October 202337
September 202322

A total of 237 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202427
June 202412
May 202417
April 202419
March 202415
February 202419
January 202419
December 202327
November 202321
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 198 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 20247
June 202412
May 202416
April 202418
March 202424
February 202416
January 20249
December 202312
November 202315
October 202322
September 202316

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202418
June 202415
May 202432
April 202422
March 202415
February 202418
January 202413
December 202316
November 202320
October 202324
September 202323

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 241 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202426
July 202425
June 202417
May 202420
April 202422
March 202425
February 202416
January 202413
December 202315
November 202315
October 202322
September 202312

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 202417
December 20238
November 202313
October 202311
September 202312

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. The Street
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crabb'S Hill
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. School Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. Galadriel Spring
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Belvedere Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Condor Gate
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Franklin Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Grange Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. The Tabrums
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Guys Farm Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Maltings Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Nelson Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Bicknacre Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Belvedere Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Swan Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Garden Field
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Bury Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 21. Terling Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Hurrell Down
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Woburn View
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hoe Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Glebe Meadow
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Helen How
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Station Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Granary Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Snoreham Gardens
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 30. Mayland Quay
    Total2
    Public order2