CM1 2PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2PL

CM1 2PL, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2PL 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 2PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2PL, encompassing approximately 2888 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 2PL area, explore the CM1 2PL 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 (85.71% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM1 2PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warwick Square with total crimes: 8
  • Nelson Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Christy Avenue with total crimes: 4

CM1 2PL 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.6585.71%
Public order74.500.00%
Other theft22.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.19-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.420.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.310.00%
Vehicle crime34.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0450.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.69-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour44.15300.00%
Burglary41.38100.00%
Public order31.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%
Other crime10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.38-15.00%
Other theft35.880.00%
Other crime31.0450.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%
Public order10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.920.00%
Drugs31.38200.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.8833.33%
Other theft14.150.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.8580.00%
Vehicle crime33.120.00%
Burglary11.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In January 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 offences55.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7333.33%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.81-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.38200.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.9612.50%
Burglary83.120.00%
Vehicle crime22.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.540.00%
Other theft22.770.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 202412
June 202412
May 202417
April 202420
March 202412
February 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 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 2PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Warwick Square
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Nelson Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Christy Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dixon Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Goodier Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bundick'S Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wheatfield Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Lichfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1