MEDWAY CLOSE, CM1 2LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2LH

MEDWAY CLOSE, CM1 2LH, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2LH 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 2LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2LH, encompassing approximately 2110 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 2LH area, explore the CM1 2LH 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)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 2LH 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

MEDWAY CLOSE, CM1 2LH 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 offences55.21-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.900.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 offences910.42-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.260.00%
Public order43.320.00%
Other crime11.900.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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 offences109.00100.00%
Public order44.74300.00%
Burglary21.90100.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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 offences54.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.370.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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 theft23.79100.00%
Possession of weapons20.95100.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-33.33%

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 offences87.5833.33%
Vehicle crime33.79200.00%
Drugs21.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.840.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.79-40.00%
Public order12.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.42150.00%
Burglary44.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.90300.00%
Vehicle crime31.90-40.00%
Other crime11.420.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime55.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.90-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.21-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.530.00%
Vehicle crime63.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.840.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202410
June 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 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 20241
February 20241
January 20243
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 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20231
November 20231
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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20244
October 20231

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 2LH 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