RIDGEWELL AVENUE, CM1 2GF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2GF

RIDGEWELL AVENUE, CM1 2GF, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2GF 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 2GF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2GF, encompassing approximately 4228 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 2GF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warwick Square with total crimes: 8
  • Christy Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Dixon Avenue with total crimes: 3

RIDGEWELL AVENUE, CM1 2GF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.090.00%
Public order83.07700.00%
Other theft41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.09-7.14%
Burglary43.07300.00%
Other theft40.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.577.69%
Vehicle crime53.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1850.00%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.33-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.07400.00%
Public order41.18-20.00%
Burglary40.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Other theft20.47-60.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In May 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 offences209.2266.67%
Public order54.73400.00%
Other theft51.18150.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.57-40.00%
Burglary62.84500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-25.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Other crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Shoplifting10.24-75.00%

In March 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 offences209.46122.22%
Public order54.73150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18100.00%
Shoplifting40.950.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.62-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour52.1366.67%
Burglary41.18100.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Drugs10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.62-21.43%
Public order32.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.15133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Public order20.47100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.78-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.420.00%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Public order10.71-75.00%
Burglary10.24-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.2845.45%
Burglary53.780.00%
Public order41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.600.00%
Public order41.660.00%
Shoplifting40.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202414
June 202413
May 202420
April 202412
March 202420
February 20249
January 202411
December 202314
November 20236
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235

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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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 2GF postcode area is presented below.

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