WESTFIELD AVENUE, CM1 1SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 1SF

WESTFIELD AVENUE, CM1 1SF, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.00 per 1,000 population. This CM1 1SF 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 1SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 1SF, encompassing approximately 4166 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM1 1SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Glebe Road with total crimes: 3
  • Dixon Avenue with total crimes: 3

WESTFIELD AVENUE, CM1 1SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.000.00%
Public order51.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20100.00%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.000.00%
Burglary31.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72200.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.52-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.920.00%
Vehicle crime40.96300.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.9633.33%
Other theft30.96-40.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6425.00%
Public order53.60150.00%
Other theft51.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7250.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.449.09%
Burglary52.88400.00%
Other crime31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Public order20.48-60.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6822.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.64600.00%
Public order51.68150.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Burglary10.48-75.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.24-30.77%
Burglary42.1633.33%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Public order20.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.44-13.33%
Public order63.12200.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.20-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.600.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Other theft20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.4850.00%
Public order34.32-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.720.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.480.00%
Other theft42.880.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 202415
April 202412
March 202411
February 20249
January 202413
December 202315
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Glebe Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Dixon Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cooper'S Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Ransomes Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cedar Avenue West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Maltese Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Goodier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gloucester Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Swiss Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1