CM1 4DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 4DL

CM1 4DL, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.93 per 1,000 population. This CM1 4DL 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 4DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 4DL, encompassing approximately 3451 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 4DL area, explore the CM1 4DL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 4DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pembroke Place with total crimes: 5
  • Cumberland Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Rutland Road with total crimes: 2

CM1 4DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.93-8.33%
Other theft23.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.48-33.33%
Public order20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.40125.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.2150.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.58-33.33%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.06-20.00%
Shoplifting32.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.9325.00%
Burglary32.90200.00%
Vehicle crime30.87200.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.0660.00%
Drugs22.320.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.4525.00%
Vehicle crime51.45400.00%
Burglary41.45-20.00%
Other theft21.160.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary56.08400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4533.33%
Public order41.16300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.16-83.33%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.2738.46%
Criminal damage and arson35.21200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Burglary10.58-88.89%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.98-31.58%
Burglary93.77800.00%
Vehicle crime22.61100.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.14171.43%
Other theft35.50200.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-85.71%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.24-41.67%
Vehicle crime72.03133.33%
Burglary42.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.240.00%
Vehicle crime33.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.870.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202418
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 202418
December 202313
November 202319
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20239
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM1 4DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pembroke Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 2. Cumberland Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Rutland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cornwall Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Kelvedon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nalla Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Eddy Downs
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Norfolk Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Somerset Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1