BURGESS SPRINGS, CM1 1DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 1DR

BURGESS SPRINGS, CM1 1DR, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 163 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.36 per 1,000 population. This CM1 1DR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM1 postcode area, which has experienced 609 crimes and a crime rate of 8.79 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM1 1DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 1DR, encompassing approximately 3593 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 1DR area, explore the CM1 1DR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (10.87% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)

CM1 1DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tindal Square with total crimes: 35
  • Park Road with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16

BURGESS SPRINGS, CM1 1DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5145.3610.87%
Shoplifting2314.19-4.17%
Public order206.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour115.57-21.43%
Other theft103.0625.00%
Drugs102.78-16.67%
Possession of weapons92.78125.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.500.00%
Bicycle theft72.2375.00%
Vehicle crime61.9520.00%
Other crime51.67150.00%
Theft from the person31.39-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4643.41-30.30%
Shoplifting2412.80-7.69%
Public order156.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.170.00%
Drugs123.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.34-11.11%
Other theft82.23-46.67%
Theft from the person62.23100.00%
Vehicle crime51.670.00%
Burglary51.3966.67%
Bicycle theft41.39-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.11-42.86%
Robbery31.11-57.14%
Other crime20.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6651.4840.43%
Shoplifting2618.3773.33%
Other theft157.2425.00%
Public order154.1736.36%
Anti-social behaviour144.17-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson93.9012.50%
Drugs82.5014.29%
Possession of weapons72.230.00%
Robbery71.950.00%
Vehicle crime51.9525.00%
Bicycle theft51.3966.67%
Burglary31.39200.00%
Theft from the person30.83-40.00%
Other crime20.83-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4737.294.44%
Anti-social behaviour1713.086.25%
Shoplifting154.7387.50%
Other theft124.17140.00%
Public order113.34-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson83.0614.29%
Drugs72.23-12.50%
Theft from the person51.9566.67%
Other crime41.390.00%
Vehicle crime41.11300.00%
Bicycle theft31.11-57.14%
Burglary10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4534.51-2.17%
Public order1812.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.01-11.11%
Drugs84.45166.67%
Shoplifting82.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.2316.67%
Bicycle theft71.95-22.22%
Other theft51.95-44.44%
Possession of weapons31.39200.00%
Theft from the person30.83-25.00%
Robbery20.83-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4642.85-24.59%
Shoplifting2412.8071.43%
Anti-social behaviour186.6850.00%
Public order155.01-16.67%
Bicycle theft94.17125.00%
Other theft92.5012.50%
Vehicle crime82.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.23-53.85%
Other crime61.670.00%
Theft from the person41.670.00%
Robbery41.11100.00%
Drugs31.11-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6142.0290.62%
Public order1816.97-25.00%
Shoplifting145.01-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson133.90116.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.6220.00%
Other theft83.34-38.46%
Drugs72.2340.00%
Burglary51.9566.67%
Bicycle theft41.3933.33%
Theft from the person41.11300.00%
Robbery21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3238.40-3.03%
Shoplifting308.90-21.05%
Public order248.3584.62%
Other theft136.68-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour103.62-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.7820.00%
Drugs51.67-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.39400.00%
Burglary31.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.830.00%
Other crime30.83-57.14%
Robbery20.830.00%
Theft from the person10.56-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3843.1358.33%
Violence and sexual offences3310.57-28.26%
Anti-social behaviour169.1833.33%
Other theft164.4560.00%
Public order134.4530.00%
Theft from the person83.6260.00%
Drugs82.23166.67%
Other crime72.2375.00%
Burglary61.95500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.67-54.55%
Bicycle theft31.39-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.28-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4638.12-2.13%
Shoplifting2412.8060.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.68-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson113.3422.22%
Other theft103.06-9.09%
Public order102.78-37.50%
Theft from the person52.7866.67%
Bicycle theft51.3966.67%
Other crime41.39300.00%
Drugs31.11-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Burglary10.83-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4739.52-2.08%
Anti-social behaviour1913.0858.33%
Public order165.2945.45%
Shoplifting154.45-34.78%
Other theft114.17-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson93.0680.00%
Drugs82.500.00%
Robbery42.230.00%
Theft from the person31.11200.00%
Bicycle theft30.83-62.50%
Burglary30.83-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Other crime10.83-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4841.74-17.24%
Shoplifting2313.3635.29%
Other theft166.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.45-25.00%
Public order113.34-38.89%
Bicycle theft83.06-11.11%
Drugs82.2314.29%
Burglary52.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.39-58.33%
Robbery41.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.11100.00%
Other crime31.11200.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-80.00%
Theft from the person10.56-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5847.590.00%
Public order1816.140.00%
Shoplifting175.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.450.00%
Vehicle crime103.340.00%
Bicycle theft92.780.00%
Other theft82.500.00%
Robbery82.230.00%
Drugs72.230.00%
Theft from the person31.950.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 626 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202446
July 202466
June 202447
May 202445
April 202446
March 202461
February 202432
January 202433
December 202346
November 202347
October 202348
September 202358

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202414
June 202417
May 202416
April 202418
March 202412
February 202410
January 202416
December 202312
November 202319
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202415
June 202412
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248
February 202413
January 202416
December 202310
November 202311
October 202316
September 20238

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 281 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202424
July 202426
June 202415
May 20248
April 202424
March 202414
February 202430
January 202438
December 202324
November 202315
October 202323
September 202317

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 202415
June 202411
May 202418
April 202415
March 202418
February 202424
January 202413
December 202310
November 202316
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20248
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 202413
February 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM1 1DR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tindal Square
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order7
    Drugs5
    Other theft4
    Other crime3
    Possession of weapons2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Park Road
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total14
    Possession of weapons3
    Public order2
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Tindal Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Market Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Viaduct Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Victoria Road South
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Townfield Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 13. Threadneedle Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Glebe Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Elgin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Burgess Springs
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Cottage Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Chelmsford Bus Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Wolseley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. The Meades
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Alma Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Norton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Legg Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Railway Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cedar Avenue West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1