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

Overview of Crime in CM1 2TX

FOREST DRIVE, CM1 2TX, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.67 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2TX 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 2TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2TX, encompassing approximately 2451 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 2TX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Hainault Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Rothbury Road with total crimes: 1

FOREST DRIVE, CM1 2TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences45.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-33.33%
Drugs10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2250.00%
Shoplifting31.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-66.67%
Public order10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.89-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order88.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.2616.67%
Shoplifting22.86100.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.89-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.4550.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.1627.27%
Anti-social behaviour25.710.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.380.00%
Burglary44.490.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.53-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.490.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.16-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson24.89100.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Burglary20.82-50.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.20-18.75%
Burglary45.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.63-33.33%
Other crime10.82-50.00%
Public order10.41-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.870.00%
Public order56.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 202414
January 202411
December 202311
November 202312
October 202313
September 202316

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20248
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 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 2TX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hainault Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Rothbury Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Stansted Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Abbess Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1