OCKELFORD AVENUE, CM1 2AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2AP

OCKELFORD AVENUE, CM1 2AP, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.13 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2AP 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 2AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2AP, encompassing approximately 4797 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CM1 2AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warwick Square with total crimes: 8
  • Christy Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Alamein Road with total crimes: 4

OCKELFORD AVENUE, CM1 2AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.1369.23%
Public order84.59166.67%
Other theft31.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-60.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.21-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.92-55.17%
Anti-social behaviour52.7125.00%
Burglary51.04150.00%
Shoplifting41.0433.33%
Public order30.83-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-25.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.88-3.33%
Public order56.0425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8333.33%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Drugs30.63200.00%
Shoplifting30.6350.00%
Burglary20.63-50.00%
Other theft20.42-33.33%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.6357.89%
Burglary46.25100.00%
Public order40.83-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83200.00%
Other theft30.6350.00%
Shoplifting20.63100.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.7172.73%
Public order53.96150.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-80.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.67-66.67%
Shoplifting52.29-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.04300.00%
Other crime30.83200.00%
Public order20.63-50.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-33.33%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.8894.12%
Shoplifting86.88-60.00%
Public order41.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.6350.00%
Drugs20.63-33.33%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2011.4666.67%
Violence and sexual offences174.17-26.09%
Public order43.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83200.00%
Other theft30.63-25.00%
Drugs30.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.674.55%
Shoplifting124.79140.00%
Vehicle crime42.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.83-20.00%
Other theft40.83300.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.7569.23%
Shoplifting54.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.25-55.17%
Public order52.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-40.00%
Burglary20.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.42-50.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Shoplifting10.42-95.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.630.00%
Shoplifting206.040.00%
Vehicle crime54.170.00%
Public order51.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.040.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
July 202429
June 202430
May 202419
April 202411
March 202433
February 202417
January 202423
December 202322
November 202313
October 202329

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20248
February 202420
January 202412
December 20235
November 20231
October 202320

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM1 2AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Warwick Square
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Christy Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Alamein Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Dixon Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Squirrells Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. West Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. North Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Camelot Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brownings Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eastern Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Smith Hughes Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Ockelford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Anderson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Canberra Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Merlin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Woodland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1