CM1 2FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2FQ

CM1 2FQ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2FQ 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 2FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2FQ, encompassing approximately 3960 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 2FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dixon Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Brownings Avenue with total crimes: 2

CM1 2FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.270.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Burglary20.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.31-10.00%
Burglary42.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-25.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.57-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson42.53300.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.8010.00%
Other theft22.780.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.560.00%
Public order22.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.57-28.57%
Burglary72.53600.00%
Public order21.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.8355.56%
Criminal damage and arson53.54150.00%
Shoplifting41.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.25-80.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.820.00%
Burglary52.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.260.00%
Public order30.76-25.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.05-35.71%
Public order42.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0150.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences147.0740.00%
Shoplifting23.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.0411.11%
Other theft22.530.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.300.00%
Public order42.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202410
June 202411
May 202410
April 202410
March 202414
February 20249
January 20249
December 202314
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2FQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dixon Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Brownings Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cooper'S Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Cedar Avenue West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Maltese Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Goodier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Smith Hughes Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Town Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Gloucester Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woodland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Swiss Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1