WELLINGTON CLOSE, CM1 2EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2EE

WELLINGTON CLOSE, CM1 2EE, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.21 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2EE 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 2EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2EE, encompassing approximately 3654 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CM1 2EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hobart Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Wellington Close with total crimes: 3

WELLINGTON CLOSE, CM1 2EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences168.21-23.81%
Public order34.38-66.67%
Other crime30.8250.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-88.89%
Drugs10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.14-30.00%
Public order95.75350.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.46125.00%
Shoplifting42.46300.00%
Burglary31.09200.00%
Other crime20.820.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.4157.89%
Drugs58.21400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37100.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Other crime20.55-50.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.0335.71%
Other crime45.200.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.8427.27%
Shoplifting23.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-80.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.39-21.43%
Other theft53.010.00%
Shoplifting41.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Public order20.55-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.48-39.13%
Shoplifting63.83-72.73%
Public order51.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.33-23.33%
Shoplifting226.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.02-20.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.4230.43%
Shoplifting118.21266.67%
Other theft63.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.64150.00%
Burglary41.37300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.959.52%
Vehicle crime46.29100.00%
Shoplifting31.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-71.43%
Public order20.55-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.32-44.74%
Public order75.75133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.92133.33%
Bicycle theft21.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-66.67%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.27-87.50%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-95.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3824.3631.03%
Shoplifting2010.40185.71%
Burglary85.47166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.6425.00%
Public order31.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-25.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%
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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.940.00%
Shoplifting72.190.00%
Vehicle crime41.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.090.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20246
October 20233

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202421
July 202430
June 202419
May 202414
April 202411
March 202414
February 202423
January 202430
December 202323
November 202321
October 202338
September 202329

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 202422
January 202411
December 20233
November 20231
October 202320
September 20237

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hobart Close
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Wellington Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Pennine Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Trent Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Thames Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Cheviot Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Roslings Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Chiltern Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Dene Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Cherwell Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Canberra Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1