CM1 1JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 1JG

CM1 1JG, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 97 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.83 per 1,000 population. This CM1 1JG 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 1JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 1JG, encompassing approximately 4444 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 1JG area, explore the CM1 1JG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CM1 1JG area, visit the CM1 1JG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (13.79% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)

CM1 1JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9

CM1 1JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.8313.79%
Shoplifting147.4327.27%
Public order133.158.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.80-12.50%
Other theft51.58-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.1325.00%
Drugs41.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.9050.00%
Possession of weapons30.680.00%
Other crime20.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.30-29.27%
Public order126.539.09%
Anti-social behaviour122.7050.00%
Shoplifting112.70-26.67%
Other theft92.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.0314.29%
Burglary61.80200.00%
Drugs61.3520.00%
Vehicle crime41.3533.33%
Theft from the person30.9050.00%
Possession of weapons30.68-50.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Bicycle theft20.45-50.00%
Robbery10.45-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4126.7846.43%
Shoplifting159.2366.67%
Public order113.38120.00%
Other theft92.4812.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.03-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.800.00%
Possession of weapons61.580.00%
Drugs51.3525.00%
Robbery41.130.00%
Bicycle theft40.90100.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Theft from the person20.45-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.35-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour146.3016.67%
Shoplifting93.15800.00%
Other theft82.03166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.8016.67%
Public order51.58-58.33%
Drugs41.13-20.00%
Theft from the person30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.68200.00%
Bicycle theft20.68-66.67%
Other crime20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.78-21.62%
Anti-social behaviour126.530.00%
Public order122.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.700.00%
Bicycle theft61.350.00%
Drugs51.35400.00%
Other theft31.13-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-93.33%
Robbery10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3725.43-2.63%
Shoplifting158.3387.50%
Anti-social behaviour123.3850.00%
Public order92.70-40.00%
Vehicle crime92.03350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.03-40.00%
Other crime61.35500.00%
Bicycle theft61.350.00%
Other theft51.35-28.57%
Robbery31.13200.00%
Theft from the person20.68100.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.0558.33%
Public order158.55-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson103.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.25-20.00%
Shoplifting81.80-33.33%
Other theft71.800.00%
Burglary41.58-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Drugs20.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.70-4.00%
Public order165.4014.29%
Shoplifting123.60-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour102.7011.11%
Other theft72.25-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson51.58-28.57%
Burglary51.13-16.67%
Drugs41.13100.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Bicycle theft20.68-33.33%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.38-10.71%
Public order145.63180.00%
Other theft133.15116.67%
Shoplifting132.9385.71%
Anti-social behaviour92.93-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.03-36.36%
Burglary61.580.00%
Bicycle theft31.35-40.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Other crime10.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.13-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour116.30-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson112.48120.00%
Shoplifting72.4816.67%
Other theft61.58-25.00%
Public order51.35-37.50%
Bicycle theft51.1366.67%
Other crime41.130.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.6850.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.382.63%
Anti-social behaviour138.78116.67%
Public order82.93-11.11%
Other theft81.800.00%
Shoplifting61.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.35-28.57%
Robbery41.13300.00%
Drugs30.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.68-40.00%
Burglary30.68-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.730.00%
Shoplifting108.550.00%
Public order92.250.00%
Other theft82.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.580.00%
Drugs61.350.00%
Bicycle theft51.350.00%
Burglary41.130.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Other crime30.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202411
June 20245
May 202412
April 20249
March 202415
February 202416
January 202414
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202415
June 20249
May 20241
April 202415
March 20248
February 202412
January 202413
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202429
July 202441
June 202428
May 202429
April 202437
March 202438
February 202424
January 202425
December 202328
November 202339
October 202338

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 202413
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20248
June 202414
May 202412
April 202412
March 20248
February 202410
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245
January 20247
December 202311
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Road
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Possession of weapons3
    Public order2
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Market Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Viaduct Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Victoria Road South
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Townfield Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Threadneedle Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Glebe Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Elgin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Burgess Springs
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Cottage Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Chelmsford Bus Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Alma Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Norton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Legg Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Railway Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Cedar Avenue West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1