COWELL AVENUE, CM1 2BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2BY

COWELL AVENUE, CM1 2BY, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.90 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2BY 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 2BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2BY, encompassing approximately 4342 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

CM1 2BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hobart Close with total crimes: 5
  • Christy Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Alamein Road with total crimes: 4

COWELL AVENUE, CM1 2BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.9020.00%
Public order65.5320.00%
Other crime41.38300.00%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.13-35.48%
Burglary54.61400.00%
Public order51.1525.00%
Shoplifting41.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.6629.17%
Public order47.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.9233.33%
Drugs30.920.00%
Shoplifting30.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.5926.32%
Anti-social behaviour35.53200.00%
Public order30.69-25.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Other theft30.6950.00%
Drugs30.69200.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.2958.33%
Public order44.37100.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Other theft20.46-60.00%
Shoplifting10.46-80.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.52-61.29%
Shoplifting52.76-37.50%
Other theft51.15150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.15300.00%
Burglary30.9250.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Public order20.46-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.5963.16%
Shoplifting87.14-60.00%
Public order51.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2012.8966.67%
Violence and sexual offences194.61-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.3733.33%
Public order40.92300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-25.00%
Other theft30.69-66.67%
Drugs20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.8136.36%
Shoplifting126.91140.00%
Other theft92.76800.00%
Burglary52.070.00%
Vehicle crime41.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.6722.22%
Anti-social behaviour65.07100.00%
Shoplifting51.38400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-25.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.98-41.94%
Vehicle crime44.140.00%
Public order40.92-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-57.14%
Burglary20.69-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Drugs20.460.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.23-95.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.030.00%
Shoplifting207.140.00%
Burglary94.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.070.00%
Public order51.610.00%
Vehicle crime41.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
July 202431
June 202424
May 202419
April 202412
March 202431
February 202419
January 202430
December 202322
November 202318
October 202331

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20249
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20245
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hobart Close
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Christy Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Alamein Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Wellington Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Crushton Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Squirrells Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. West Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. North Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Albany Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Melbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Camelot Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Eastern Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Smith Hughes Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Ockelford Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Anderson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Canberra Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cassino Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Merlin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1