ST JAMES PARK, CM1 2JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2JG

ST JAMES PARK, CM1 2JG, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.57 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2JG 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 2JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2JG, encompassing approximately 2625 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

CM1 2JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Medway Close with total crimes: 5
  • Thames Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Beach'S Drive with total crimes: 2

ST JAMES PARK, CM1 2JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.57-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.38-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.430.00%
Public order42.670.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.24100.00%
Public order43.81300.00%
Burglary21.52100.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.05100.00%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8633.33%
Vehicle crime33.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.330.00%
Vehicle crime22.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.19-45.45%
Vehicle crime22.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-75.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.14120.00%
Burglary44.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.52100.00%
Vehicle crime41.52-20.00%
Other crime11.520.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.90-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.57-33.33%
Public order22.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.760.00%
Vehicle crime63.430.00%
Burglary42.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Public order20.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202410
June 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 202411
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
October 20236

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
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Medway Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Thames Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beach'S Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St James Park
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dene Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1