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

Overview of Crime in CM1 3BU

WRITTLE ROAD, CM1 3BU, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This CM1 3BU 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 3BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 3BU, encompassing approximately 2744 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM1 3BU Crime Hotspots

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

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

WRITTLE ROAD, CM1 3BU 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.29116.67%
Vehicle crime34.740.00%
Possession of weapons21.09100.00%
Shoplifting10.73-80.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.02-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences62.19-45.45%
Shoplifting52.1925.00%
Drugs21.820.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.66-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour74.0140.00%
Shoplifting42.5533.33%
Vehicle crime41.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46200.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.47-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.740.00%
Shoplifting31.82-40.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Public order10.36-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.02-28.57%
Public order55.47400.00%
Shoplifting51.8225.00%
Other theft41.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-80.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.845.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.65-28.57%
Shoplifting41.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-33.33%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.2166.67%
Criminal damage and arson77.29250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.09-40.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.29-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.37100.00%
Vehicle crime52.19400.00%
Shoplifting31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Public order10.36-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.66-12.50%
Public order55.10400.00%
Shoplifting31.82-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Other theft20.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.94-23.81%
Shoplifting75.83250.00%
Other theft62.55100.00%
Other crime32.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09200.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.12-8.70%
Other theft37.650.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-50.00%
Shoplifting20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.76-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour48.38-63.64%
Burglary31.46-25.00%
Public order31.09-40.00%
Shoplifting31.09-72.73%
Other theft31.090.00%
Other crime21.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.140.00%
Shoplifting119.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.010.00%
Public order52.190.00%
Burglary41.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Other crime31.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 202411
June 202413
May 202415
April 202421
March 202420
February 202412
January 202414
December 202316
November 202321
October 202323
September 202326

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
October 20232

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20234

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

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 3BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Writtle Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Evelyn Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rookes Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crompton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stansted Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Charnwood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Epping Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cromar Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Waterhouse Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1