HIGHFIELD ROAD, CM1 2NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2NF

HIGHFIELD ROAD, CM1 2NF, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.49 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2NF 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 2NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2NF, encompassing approximately 2916 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CM1 2NF Crime Hotspots

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

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

HIGHFIELD ROAD, CM1 2NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.49-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.400.00%
Other crime31.03200.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Public order10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.83-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.090.00%
Public order11.71-75.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.54120.00%
Public order43.77300.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

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 offences53.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.03100.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.83100.00%
Vehicle crime22.740.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.77-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.77-41.67%
Vehicle crime22.40-50.00%
Burglary10.69-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In January 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 offences129.60140.00%
Burglary64.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06100.00%
Vehicle crime41.37-20.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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 crime54.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.7125.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.86200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.06-25.00%
Burglary42.06100.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.170.00%
Burglary22.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Medway Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hobart Close
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 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. Bundick'S Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lichfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1