COVAL LANE, CM1 1TD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 1TD

COVAL LANE, CM1 1TD, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.13 per 1,000 population. This CM1 1TD 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 1TD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 1TD, encompassing approximately 4247 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)

CM1 1TD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9

COVAL LANE, CM1 1TD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.133.33%
Shoplifting137.3018.18%
Public order133.0618.18%
Anti-social behaviour83.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.88-22.22%
Other theft61.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.4125.00%
Drugs41.18-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.9450.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.43-30.23%
Anti-social behaviour127.0650.00%
Public order112.83-8.33%
Shoplifting112.59-8.33%
Other theft92.5928.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.120.00%
Drugs72.1240.00%
Burglary61.65200.00%
Vehicle crime41.4133.33%
Possession of weapons20.94-50.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.47-50.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Robbery10.47-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4327.3134.38%
Public order1210.12140.00%
Shoplifting122.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.12-42.86%
Other theft71.880.00%
Drugs51.65150.00%
Possession of weapons41.180.00%
Bicycle theft40.940.00%
Robbery30.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Other crime20.47-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.537.69%
Shoplifting93.30800.00%
Other theft72.12133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.650.00%
Public order51.41-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Other crime30.7150.00%
Drugs20.71-50.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.78-25.58%
Anti-social behaviour137.530.00%
Public order113.0622.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.5920.00%
Bicycle theft61.410.00%
Drugs41.41300.00%
Other theft30.94-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Other crime20.47-71.43%
Shoplifting10.47-92.86%
Robbery10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4327.7819.44%
Shoplifting1410.1275.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.3062.50%
Public order93.06-30.77%
Vehicle crime82.12300.00%
Other crime71.88600.00%
Bicycle theft61.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.41-50.00%
Other theft51.18-37.50%
Burglary31.18-25.00%
Robbery30.71200.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.3728.57%
Public order138.48-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.06233.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.35-20.00%
Shoplifting81.88-33.33%
Other theft81.8860.00%
Burglary41.88-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Drugs20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.197.69%
Public order156.5936.36%
Shoplifting123.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.8325.00%
Burglary52.35-16.67%
Other theft51.18-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-66.67%
Drugs30.7150.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Bicycle theft20.71-33.33%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.900.00%
Other theft126.12100.00%
Shoplifting122.83300.00%
Public order112.83175.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.59-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.12-11.11%
Burglary61.88500.00%
Bicycle theft31.41-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-33.33%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.13-29.73%
Criminal damage and arson126.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.83-30.77%
Other theft62.12-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.4166.67%
Public order41.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Shoplifting30.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.7185.71%
Public order83.06-11.11%
Other theft81.8814.29%
Shoplifting61.88-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-33.33%
Drugs30.94-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.71-40.00%
Burglary30.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other crime10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.780.00%
Shoplifting108.710.00%
Public order92.350.00%
Other theft72.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.650.00%
Burglary61.410.00%
Drugs61.410.00%
Bicycle theft51.410.00%
Possession of weapons31.180.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 202412
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202430
July 202443
June 202432
May 202432
April 202443
March 202436
February 202428
January 202426
December 202326
November 202337
October 202337

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202412
June 20249
May 20241
April 202414
March 20248
February 202412
January 202412
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310

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 202413
April 202413
March 20248
February 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 202313
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202412
June 20245
May 202411
April 20249
March 202413
February 202415
January 202411
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245
March 202410
February 20243
January 20249
December 202312
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM1 1TD 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
    Total13
    Public order2
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Market Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Viaduct Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Victoria Road South
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Townfield Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Nelson Grove
    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. Chelmsford Bus Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Alma Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Norton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Railway Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Cedar Avenue West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Maltese Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Wheatfield Way
    Total1
    Public order1