RIDDIFORD DRIVE, CM1 2GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2GB

RIDDIFORD DRIVE, CM1 2GB, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2GB 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 2GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2GB, encompassing approximately 3977 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CM1 2GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warwick Square with total crimes: 8
  • Nelson Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Christy Avenue with total crimes: 4

RIDDIFORD DRIVE, CM1 2GB 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.3023.08%
Public order84.02700.00%
Other theft32.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.79-31.58%
Other theft43.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.750.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.3011.76%
Vehicle crime44.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01100.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-80.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.80-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.27150.00%
Burglary51.26150.00%
Public order31.26-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft10.50-80.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.070.00%
Public order56.29400.00%
Other theft51.26150.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Other crime30.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-50.00%
Burglary20.50-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.8213.64%
Burglary76.29600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Other crime30.7550.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.25-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.8157.14%
Public order45.53300.00%
Shoplifting41.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.0416.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.5266.67%
Other theft31.2650.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.020.00%
Public order31.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-25.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.78-46.67%
Other theft32.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.0550.00%
Burglary83.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.01200.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.510.00%
Shoplifting41.260.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202419
June 202417
May 202425
April 202425
March 202422
February 202414
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
September 20234

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Warwick Square
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Nelson Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Christy Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dixon Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Squirrells Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cedar Avenue West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Maltese Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Goodier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bundick'S Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Wheatfield Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Lichfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Smith Hughes Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Swiss Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1