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

Overview of Crime in CM1 2DR

MELBOURNE AVENUE, CM1 2DR, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2DR 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 2DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2DR, encompassing approximately 3667 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CM1 2DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hobart Close with total crimes: 5
  • Wellington Close with total crimes: 3
  • Grampian Grove with total crimes: 2

MELBOURNE AVENUE, CM1 2DR 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.09-26.67%
Public order33.00-62.50%
Other crime30.82200.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.00-40.00%
Public order84.09100.00%
Burglary32.18200.00%
Shoplifting30.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.7366.67%
Drugs56.82400.00%
Public order41.36100.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.0950.00%
Public order24.090.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.9111.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-83.33%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.82-18.18%
Other theft62.45500.00%
Shoplifting41.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Public order20.55-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.36-47.62%
Public order63.0020.00%
Shoplifting41.64-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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 offences2115.00-22.22%
Shoplifting205.7381.82%
Criminal damage and arson55.4525.00%
Public order51.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.0935.00%
Shoplifting117.36266.67%
Other theft73.000.00%
Burglary41.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0933.33%
Vehicle crime21.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.825.26%
Vehicle crime35.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-50.00%
Shoplifting30.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-83.33%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.45-48.65%
Public order65.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.64200.00%
Bicycle theft21.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.55-80.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-95.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.4527.59%
Shoplifting2010.09233.33%
Burglary105.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.73-28.57%
Public order31.360.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-25.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.910.00%
Shoplifting61.910.00%
Vehicle crime41.640.00%
Burglary41.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20247
October 20233

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202425
June 202415
May 202410
April 20249
March 202411
February 202421
January 202427
December 202320
November 202319
October 202337
September 202329

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.82 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
September 20236

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hobart Close
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Wellington Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Grampian Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Pennine Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Albany Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Melbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cheviot Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Roslings Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Chiltern Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dene Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Canberra Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cassino Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1