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

Overview of Crime in CM1 2DT

MELBOURNE AVENUE, CM1 2DT, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.88 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2DT 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 2DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2DT, encompassing approximately 3846 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CM1 2DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Snowdon Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hobart Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

MELBOURNE AVENUE, CM1 2DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.88-9.09%
Public order55.20-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.30200.00%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-90.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.48-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.72233.33%
Public order92.60350.00%
Burglary42.34300.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.1847.06%
Drugs46.50300.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7850.00%
Other crime20.78-50.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.5430.77%
Other crime44.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.5030.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.24-37.50%
Other theft52.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.26-80.00%

In March 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 offences167.80-20.00%
Public order54.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Other crime20.52-33.33%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.58-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson45.20-42.86%
Other crime31.04200.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Public order20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.2612.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.2875.00%
Other theft61.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.4013.64%
Criminal damage and arson46.50-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Public order20.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.70-40.54%
Criminal damage and arson95.72350.00%
Public order42.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-66.67%
Other theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.860.00%
Burglary79.620.00%
Vehicle crime61.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.560.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20246
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202422
July 202425
June 202417
May 202413
April 202410
March 202416
February 202420
January 202428
December 202325
November 202322
October 202337

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Snowdon Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hobart Close
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Wellington Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Grampian Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Cotswold Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pennine Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Trent Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Thames Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Cheviot Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Roslings Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Chiltern Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Dene Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Cherwell Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Canberra Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1