CM1 2SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2SB

CM1 2SB, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2SB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM1 postcode area, which has experienced 645 crimes and a crime rate of 9.31 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM1 2SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2SB, encompassing approximately 2285 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 2SB area, explore the CM1 2SB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CM1 2SB area, visit the CM1 2SB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 2SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nelson Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Forest Drive with total crimes: 2

CM1 2SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.12-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-62.50%
Other theft21.310.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.19-20.00%
Shoplifting53.50150.00%
Public order32.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.750.00%
Vehicle crime44.370.00%
Shoplifting21.75-60.00%
Other crime20.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.06-37.50%
Shoplifting54.3725.00%
Other crime32.1950.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.12220.00%
Shoplifting47.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.75200.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.12-66.67%
Shoplifting42.190.00%
Public order11.75-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.06150.00%
Shoplifting46.560.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.5050.00%
Burglary52.62150.00%
Shoplifting42.1933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.75100.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.120.00%
Shoplifting31.750.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.12-20.00%
Shoplifting31.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.31-33.33%
Burglary20.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.75-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.1950.00%
Vehicle crime31.31-25.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.750.00%
Vehicle crime43.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 202416
March 20245
February 202415
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nelson Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Forest Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1