MERSEY WAY, CM1 2LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2LE

MERSEY WAY, CM1 2LE, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.63 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2LE 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 2LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2LE, encompassing approximately 2229 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CM1 2LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Snowdon Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Cotswold Crescent with total crimes: 2

MERSEY WAY, CM1 2LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6310.00%
Vehicle crime24.93100.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Burglary10.90-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.3225.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.49100.00%
Public order31.7950.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.42-11.11%
Drugs43.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Other crime10.90-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7328.57%
Other crime24.04100.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.83133.33%
Shoplifting23.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8320.00%
Public order32.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.04-37.50%
Shoplifting22.240.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.52-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson43.5933.33%
Vehicle crime31.79200.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.1180.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.07-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences108.52-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson44.49300.00%
Public order21.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1912.56-5.00%
Vehicle crime48.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.790.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.350.00%
Vehicle crime68.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.690.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 202318
November 202310
October 202319
September 202320

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Snowdon Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Cotswold Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Pennine Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Trent Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Roslings Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Chiltern Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cherwell Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1