THE DRIVE, CM1 4JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 4JS

THE DRIVE, CM1 4JS, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.16 per 1,000 population. This CM1 4JS 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 4JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 4JS, encompassing approximately 3849 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 4JS area, explore the CM1 4JS 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 (10.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM1 4JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camelot Close with total crimes: 2
  • Rutland Road with total crimes: 2
  • Brownings Avenue with total crimes: 2

THE DRIVE, CM1 4JS 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 offences114.1610.00%
Other theft22.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.20-23.08%
Public order32.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Burglary20.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.7944.44%
Burglary43.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.1280.00%
Drugs22.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.940.00%
Public order31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Burglary30.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary65.45200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.56-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.45175.00%
Vehicle crime32.86200.00%
Other theft30.78200.00%
Burglary20.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.38-55.56%
Burglary31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6828.57%
Drugs42.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-25.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary118.05450.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.86-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.30300.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In November 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 offences124.949.09%
Vehicle crime33.12-50.00%
Burglary20.78-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.390.00%
Burglary102.86233.33%
Vehicle crime62.6050.00%
Bicycle theft51.560.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.750.00%
Other theft42.860.00%
Vehicle crime41.040.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202413
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 202411
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 202312
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
December 202311
November 20232
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Camelot Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rutland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Brownings Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eastern Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Merlin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sunrise Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kelvedon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nalla Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sixth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. First Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Borda Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Town Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1