FOREST DRIVE, CM1 2TR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2TR

FOREST DRIVE, CM1 2TR, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.48 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2TR 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 2TR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2TR, encompassing approximately 3476 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

CM1 2TR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Writtle Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hainault Grove with total crimes: 3

FOREST DRIVE, CM1 2TR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.48140.00%
Vehicle crime53.45150.00%
Shoplifting41.4433.33%
Possession of weapons21.15100.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.04-37.50%
Drugs31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-50.00%
Shoplifting30.86-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-50.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.48-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour62.30100.00%
Shoplifting51.7366.67%
Vehicle crime41.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.1930.00%
Shoplifting33.74-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

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 offences107.19-56.52%
Shoplifting52.8825.00%
Other theft31.440.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.379.52%
Criminal damage and arson66.620.00%
Shoplifting41.730.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.6410.53%
Criminal damage and arson66.04200.00%
Shoplifting41.730.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.6418.75%
Vehicle crime55.4766.67%
Shoplifting41.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 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 offences1610.07-20.00%
Shoplifting44.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Public order20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.070.00%
Burglary35.750.00%
Other theft30.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.58-33.33%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.49-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.750.00%
Shoplifting30.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-60.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.520.00%
Vehicle crime57.1925.00%
Other theft41.44300.00%
Public order31.15-57.14%
Other crime20.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-71.43%
Burglary10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.250.00%
Public order77.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.010.00%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20248
June 202413
May 202410
April 202423
March 202421
February 202419
January 202416
December 202320
November 202320
October 202325
September 202325

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Writtle Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hainault Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Delamere Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Rothbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Evelyn Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Crompton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Stansted Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Charnwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Epping Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beeches Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cromar Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Waterhouse Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Baynes Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Parkinson Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1