WRITTLE ROAD, CM1 3BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 3BT

WRITTLE ROAD, CM1 3BT, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.85 per 1,000 population. This CM1 3BT 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 3BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 3BT, encompassing approximately 1694 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 3BT area, explore the CM1 3BT 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 3BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chelmsford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Hainault Grove with total crimes: 3

WRITTLE ROAD, CM1 3BT 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.85140.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.08-50.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences59.44-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-50.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.39-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson44.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3650.00%
Shoplifting31.770.00%
Drugs11.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.26-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour25.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.938.33%
Public order87.670.00%
Shoplifting24.72100.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.219.09%
Criminal damage and arson37.08-25.00%
Drugs11.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.98-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson46.49100.00%
Other crime22.360.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.7514.29%
Anti-social behaviour29.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.5727.27%
Public order38.260.00%
Other theft11.77-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

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 offences1110.62-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson26.490.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.98-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson27.670.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.2916.67%
Anti-social behaviour212.39-50.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Other crime11.18-50.00%
Public order10.59-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.830.00%
Public order510.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.360.00%
Burglary22.360.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 202413
April 202412
March 202411
February 202416
January 202414
December 202311
November 202313
October 202321
September 202318

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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 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
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20243
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. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM1 3BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chelmsford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stansted Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Epping Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1