MELBOURNE PARADE, CM1 2DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2DW

MELBOURNE PARADE, CM1 2DW, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.11 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2DW 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 2DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2DW, encompassing approximately 4062 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CM1 2DW 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 PARADE, CM1 2DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.114.76%
Public order55.42-16.67%
Other crime31.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Other theft20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.09-19.23%
Public order65.17100.00%
Burglary41.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-25.00%
Shoplifting30.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.3230.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Other theft30.74-25.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Drugs20.74-33.33%
Robbery20.490.00%
Other crime10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.1125.00%
Other theft44.92100.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Theft from the person20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.8945.45%
Public order33.9450.00%
Other theft20.74-66.67%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.12-60.71%
Other theft62.71200.00%
Shoplifting41.480.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.3147.37%
Vehicle crime46.890.00%
Public order40.980.00%
Shoplifting40.98-80.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Burglary20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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
Shoplifting2013.0581.82%
Violence and sexual offences194.92-26.92%
Public order44.68100.00%
Other theft30.98-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-25.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.0018.18%
Shoplifting116.40266.67%
Other theft82.71700.00%
Burglary51.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2333.33%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Public order20.49100.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.3522.22%
Criminal damage and arson35.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Shoplifting30.74200.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.09-47.06%
Burglary54.43-50.00%
Public order41.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.98-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Robbery20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-75.00%
Shoplifting10.25-95.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.880.00%
Shoplifting208.370.00%
Burglary104.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.460.00%
Public order61.970.00%
Vehicle crime51.480.00%
Bicycle theft41.230.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
July 202426
June 202420
May 202416
April 202411
March 202428
February 202419
January 202426
December 202322
November 202318
October 202334

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 14 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
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. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20248
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
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 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

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 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20234

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 2DW 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. North Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Albany Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Melbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Camelot Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 18. Bardell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Merlin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1