BROOK STREET, CM1 1SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 1SU

BROOK STREET, CM1 1SU, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.59 per 1,000 population. This CM1 1SU 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 1SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 1SU, encompassing approximately 3355 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (73.53% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

CM1 1SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Police Station with total crimes: 29
  • Church Street with total crimes: 5

BROOK STREET, CM1 1SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5931.5973.53%
Criminal damage and arson1117.5810.00%
Public order73.28-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.09-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.49150.00%
Bicycle theft41.4933.33%
Other crime41.19100.00%
Shoplifting31.19200.00%
Drugs30.89-57.14%
Other theft20.89-50.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.60-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3426.82-12.82%
Criminal damage and arson1010.13-28.57%
Public order102.9825.00%
Drugs72.98-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.79300.00%
Other theft41.19-42.86%
Burglary31.19200.00%
Bicycle theft30.89-50.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-60.00%
Other crime20.60-60.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3931.292.63%
Criminal damage and arson1411.6216.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.17-10.00%
Drugs82.68100.00%
Public order82.38-27.27%
Other theft72.3840.00%
Bicycle theft62.090.00%
Vehicle crime51.790.00%
Other crime51.490.00%
Robbery21.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3830.10-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson1211.3220.00%
Public order113.58-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.2842.86%
Bicycle theft62.9820.00%
Vehicle crime51.79400.00%
Other theft51.49-37.50%
Other crime51.4925.00%
Drugs41.49-60.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Robbery10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4030.102.56%
Public order1211.92-14.29%
Drugs103.58150.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.98900.00%
Other theft82.9860.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.3840.00%
Bicycle theft52.09-28.57%
Other crime41.490.00%
Robbery31.1950.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-87.50%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.92-39.06%
Public order1411.6275.00%
Vehicle crime84.17100.00%
Bicycle theft72.38600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0966.67%
Other theft51.4966.67%
Drugs41.49-50.00%
Robbery21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-92.31%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6432.1872.97%
Criminal damage and arson1319.07333.33%
Drugs83.87100.00%
Public order82.38-27.27%
Vehicle crime42.38-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-50.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other crime20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.60-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3724.735.71%
Public order1111.03-15.38%
Vehicle crime73.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.090.00%
Shoplifting41.7933.33%
Drugs41.190.00%
Other theft31.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-70.00%
Other crime30.89-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft20.60-33.33%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.1212.90%
Public order1310.4318.18%
Criminal damage and arson103.87-9.09%
Other crime82.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3820.00%
Other theft61.79-25.00%
Drugs41.7933.33%
Bicycle theft31.190.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.65-38.00%
Public order119.24-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson113.2837.50%
Other theft83.28166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.38150.00%
Drugs31.490.00%
Bicycle theft30.890.00%
Robbery20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5028.3113.64%
Public order1414.90-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson84.17-11.11%
Vehicle crime42.3833.33%
Bicycle theft31.19-50.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Other theft30.89-40.00%
Drugs30.89-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Other crime20.60-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4430.990.00%
Public order1713.110.00%
Drugs95.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.680.00%
Bicycle theft62.680.00%
Other theft51.790.00%
Other crime41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 510 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202434
July 202439
June 202438
May 202440
April 202439
March 202464
February 202437
January 202435
December 202331
November 202350
October 202344

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20248
June 202411
May 202412
April 202414
March 20248
February 202411
January 202413
December 202311
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202414
June 202412
May 202410
April 20241
March 202413
February 20243
January 202410
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20248
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20244
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Other crime3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Church Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Marconi Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Townfield Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Regina Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Glebe Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cottage Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. New Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Watson Heights
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bishop Hall Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Ransomes Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Legg Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dunn Side
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Alan Cherry Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Waterloo Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1