CM1 1FZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 1FZ

CM1 1FZ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 271 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 142.39 per 1,000 population. This CM1 1FZ 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 1FZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 1FZ, encompassing approximately 1903 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (110) incidents (32.53% increase)
  • Public order: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (-31.71% decrease)

CM1 1FZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 59
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 40
  • Tindal Square with total crimes: 35

CM1 1FZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110142.3932.53%
Public order3057.803.45%
Shoplifting2815.76-31.71%
Anti-social behaviour1814.71-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson189.460.00%
Bicycle theft149.4616.67%
Other theft147.367.69%
Drugs127.36-36.84%
Possession of weapons116.3137.50%
Other crime65.780.00%
Vehicle crime43.150.00%
Theft from the person32.10-57.14%
Robbery21.58-33.33%
Burglary11.05-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83148.17-27.83%
Shoplifting4143.61-12.77%
Anti-social behaviour3221.54100.00%
Public order2916.8181.25%
Drugs1915.2435.71%
Criminal damage and arson189.98-10.00%
Other theft139.46-27.78%
Bicycle theft126.830.00%
Possession of weapons86.31100.00%
Theft from the person74.2040.00%
Burglary73.6875.00%
Other crime63.68-14.29%
Vehicle crime43.150.00%
Robbery32.10-57.14%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115151.8535.29%
Shoplifting4760.4251.61%
Criminal damage and arson2024.690.00%
Other theft1810.510.00%
Public order169.46-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour168.41-23.81%
Drugs148.41133.33%
Bicycle theft127.3620.00%
Robbery76.31250.00%
Other crime73.680.00%
Theft from the person53.68-44.44%
Burglary42.630.00%
Vehicle crime42.10-33.33%
Possession of weapons42.10100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85124.00-17.48%
Shoplifting3144.6610.71%
Anti-social behaviour2116.29-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson2011.0325.00%
Public order1910.51-32.14%
Other theft189.9850.00%
Bicycle theft109.46-16.67%
Theft from the person95.25125.00%
Other crime74.7340.00%
Vehicle crime63.680.00%
Drugs63.15-66.67%
Robbery23.150.00%
Possession of weapons21.05100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103135.0325.61%
Public order2854.1221.74%
Shoplifting2814.71-24.32%
Anti-social behaviour2614.7118.18%
Drugs1813.66125.00%
Criminal damage and arson169.4677.78%
Other theft128.41-20.00%
Bicycle theft126.31-7.69%
Other crime56.31150.00%
Theft from the person42.630.00%
Burglary22.100.00%
Robbery21.05-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.05-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82124.00-44.22%
Shoplifting3743.0819.35%
Public order2319.44-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour2212.0883.33%
Other theft1511.56-25.00%
Bicycle theft137.88160.00%
Vehicle crime96.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.73-50.00%
Drugs84.73-46.67%
Robbery84.20300.00%
Theft from the person44.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.100.00%
Other crime21.05-50.00%
Burglary21.05-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147155.52122.73%
Shoplifting3177.24-46.55%
Public order2516.290.00%
Other theft2013.1481.82%
Criminal damage and arson1810.5150.00%
Drugs159.4636.36%
Anti-social behaviour127.88-25.00%
Theft from the person86.31700.00%
Bicycle theft54.200.00%
Burglary42.63100.00%
Other crime42.10-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.10-50.00%
Robbery21.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66117.171.54%
Shoplifting5834.687.41%
Public order2530.4756.25%
Anti-social behaviour1613.14-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.41-7.69%
Other theft116.31-42.11%
Drugs115.78-21.43%
Vehicle crime65.780.00%
Bicycle theft53.15-37.50%
Other crime52.63-54.55%
Robbery32.6350.00%
Burglary21.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.05100.00%
Theft from the person11.05-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65125.05-30.11%
Shoplifting5434.1517.39%
Anti-social behaviour2028.3725.00%
Other theft1910.5126.67%
Public order169.98-23.81%
Drugs148.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.36-31.58%
Theft from the person126.8333.33%
Other crime116.31266.67%
Bicycle theft85.78166.67%
Burglary34.20200.00%
Robbery21.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.05-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93127.68-1.06%
Shoplifting4648.8664.29%
Public order2124.17-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson1911.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour169.98-23.81%
Other theft158.41-16.67%
Theft from the person97.8812.50%
Drugs74.73-41.67%
Possession of weapons53.680.00%
Other crime32.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Bicycle theft31.58-57.14%
Robbery21.58-60.00%
Burglary11.05-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94133.98-7.84%
Public order3349.3932.00%
Shoplifting2817.3416.67%
Anti-social behaviour2114.7110.53%
Criminal damage and arson1911.0318.75%
Other theft189.98-14.29%
Drugs129.460.00%
Theft from the person86.31100.00%
Bicycle theft74.20-41.67%
Robbery53.68-28.57%
Burglary42.630.00%
Vehicle crime32.10-25.00%
Other crime31.58-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102135.560.00%
Public order2553.590.00%
Shoplifting2413.140.00%
Other theft2112.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour1911.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson169.980.00%
Bicycle theft128.410.00%
Drugs126.310.00%
Robbery76.310.00%
Other crime63.680.00%
Burglary43.150.00%
Theft from the person42.100.00%
Vehicle crime42.100.00%
Possession of weapons22.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024110
August 202483
July 2024115
June 202485
May 2024103
April 202482
March 2024147
February 202466
January 202465
December 202393
November 202394
October 2023102

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202432
July 202416
June 202421
May 202426
April 202422
March 202412
February 202416
January 202420
December 202316
November 202321
October 202319

A total of 113 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202412
June 202410
May 202412
April 202413
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 290 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202429
July 202416
June 202419
May 202428
April 202423
March 202425
February 202425
January 202416
December 202321
November 202333
October 202325

A total of 194 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202418
June 202418
May 202412
April 202415
March 202420
February 202411
January 202419
December 202315
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 453 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202441
July 202447
June 202431
May 202428
April 202437
March 202431
February 202458
January 202454
December 202346
November 202328
October 202324

A total of 148 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 202414
June 20246
May 202418
April 20248
March 202415
February 202411
January 202414
December 20237
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
January 202412
December 20239
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 198 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
July 202420
June 202420
May 202416
April 20249
March 202418
February 202412
January 202413
December 202319
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
April 20249
March 20243
February 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total59
    Violence and sexual offences32
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order5
    Bicycle theft4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total40
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Possession of weapons4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Other crime3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
  • 3. 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
  • 4. Police Station
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting17
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Park Road
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Tindal Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Friars Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Market Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Viaduct Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Victoria Road South
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Regina Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Threadneedle Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Burgess Springs
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Cottage Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. New Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Watson Heights
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Legg Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Waterloo Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Shrublands Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Can Bridge Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1