DARRELL CLOSE, CM1 4EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 4EL

DARRELL CLOSE, CM1 4EL, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population. This CM1 4EL 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 4EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 4EL, encompassing approximately 3651 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 4EL area, explore the CM1 4EL 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 (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 4EL 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

DARRELL CLOSE, CM1 4EL 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 offences124.38-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson13.290.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.7518.18%
Public order23.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.85120.00%
Burglary33.010.00%
Shoplifting30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8250.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.56-16.67%
Shoplifting31.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.7420.00%
Public order11.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.200.00%
Burglary51.3725.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-80.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

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 offences55.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.3725.00%
Vehicle crime51.37400.00%
Burglary41.37-20.00%
Other theft21.100.00%

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
Burglary56.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%
Public order41.10300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-83.33%
Shoplifting30.8250.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In January 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 offences188.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.85-30.77%
Burglary62.46500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64200.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.12160.00%
Other theft33.56200.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-50.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.27-88.89%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary99.310.00%
Vehicle crime72.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 202418
December 20239
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 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
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM1 4EL 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. Sixth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Somerset Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1