CM1 2AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2AS

CM1 2AS, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.13 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2AS 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 2AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2AS, encompassing approximately 3900 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 2AS area, explore the CM1 2AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CM1 2AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dixon Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Brownings Avenue with total crimes: 2

CM1 2AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.1310.00%
Public order22.820.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.900.00%
Burglary32.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-40.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.67-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.56400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28100.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.380.00%
Other theft23.080.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.64-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson23.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-50.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-83.33%
Public order10.26-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.460.00%
Burglary63.33500.00%
Vehicle crime41.5433.33%
Public order41.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.9218.18%
Criminal damage and arson43.33300.00%
Other theft31.0350.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.26-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6957.14%
Burglary52.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-25.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.36-50.00%
Public order41.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0333.33%
Drugs21.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.4675.00%
Burglary63.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5450.00%
Other theft30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.10-20.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Public order20.51-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.130.00%
Public order52.560.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202410
June 202412
May 202412
April 202413
March 202413
February 202411
January 20247
December 202314
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dixon Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Brownings Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cooper'S Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Ransomes Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Fell Christy
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Borda Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Town Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Gloucester Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Swiss Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Alan Cherry Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1