OAT LEYS, CM1 4FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 4FF

OAT LEYS, CM1 4FF, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.86 per 1,000 population. This CM1 4FF 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 4FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 4FF, encompassing approximately 1441 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 4FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cumberland Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Cornwall Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Eddy Downs with total crimes: 1

OAT LEYS, CM1 4FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.86-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.55-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour13.47-66.67%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.4985.71%
Anti-social behaviour39.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.3316.67%
Vehicle crime34.8650.00%
Burglary22.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.63100.00%
Drugs24.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-50.00%
Public order11.390.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08-33.33%
Other theft11.390.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.860.00%
Public order32.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.08-93.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.410.00%
Vehicle crime32.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.080.00%
Burglary11.39-66.67%
Drugs10.690.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1011.80-16.67%
Burglary36.940.00%
Public order22.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.65300.00%
Public order38.330.00%
Other crime22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-75.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.780.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202413
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 202415
December 202310
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4FF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cumberland Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Cornwall Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Eddy Downs
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Norfolk Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Somerset Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1