CM1 4GE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 4GE

CM1 4GE, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.21 per 1,000 population. This CM1 4GE 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 4GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 4GE, encompassing approximately 1187 residents.

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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)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM1 4GE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dickens Place with total crimes: 3
  • Little Nell with total crimes: 1
  • Hawthorn Crescent with total crimes: 1

CM1 4GE 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.21-40.00%
Shoplifting12.53-75.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.48400.00%
Shoplifting44.210.00%
Other theft23.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.90100.00%
Other theft21.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.84-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Other theft11.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.37100.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-33.33%
Public order11.680.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime510.95400.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.210.00%
Other theft33.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.11-50.00%
Other theft23.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.7960.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.74-33.33%
Other theft11.68-75.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.32-37.50%
Other theft44.210.00%
Vehicle crime33.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.530.00%
Public order12.530.00%
Burglary10.84-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.160.00%
Other theft46.740.00%
Burglary23.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Public order11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dickens Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Little Nell
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hawthorn Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1