MELBOURNE AVENUE, CM1 2DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2DP

MELBOURNE AVENUE, CM1 2DP, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.52 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2DP 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 2DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2DP, encompassing approximately 3989 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 2DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hobart Close with total crimes: 5
  • Alamein Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wellington Close with total crimes: 3

MELBOURNE AVENUE, CM1 2DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.5212.50%
Public order54.510.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.27-42.86%
Public order54.0166.67%
Burglary41.25300.00%
Shoplifting31.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.020.00%
Public order30.75200.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.2850.00%
Other theft45.26100.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.2740.00%
Drugs23.510.00%
Other theft20.50-66.67%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.02-60.00%
Other theft62.51200.00%
Shoplifting41.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Public order20.50-60.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.7819.05%
Public order56.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.25300.00%
Shoplifting41.00-80.00%
Drugs21.00100.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.29-16.00%
Shoplifting205.2681.82%
Criminal damage and arson55.0125.00%
Public order51.25400.00%
Other theft21.25-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.0456.25%
Shoplifting116.27266.67%
Other theft82.760.00%
Burglary52.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2533.33%
Vehicle crime21.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.276.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.0150.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Public order10.25-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.78-48.28%
Public order53.760.00%
Burglary51.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-95.00%

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 offences2921.560.00%
Shoplifting207.270.00%
Burglary105.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.510.00%
Public order51.750.00%
Other crime41.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.000.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20248
October 20233

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202428
June 202421
May 202414
April 202410
March 202425
February 202421
January 202425
December 202316
November 202315
October 202329

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20245
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 202420
January 202411
December 20233
November 20231
October 202320

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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