CM1 4UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 4UB

CM1 4UB, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population. This CM1 4UB 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 4UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 4UB, encompassing approximately 2849 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 4UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dickens Place with total crimes: 3
  • Grampian Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

CM1 4UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.61-30.00%
Other theft32.4650.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Public order20.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.70-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.12-16.67%
Shoplifting43.510.00%
Public order41.40100.00%
Other theft21.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.129.09%
Criminal damage and arson34.2150.00%
Other theft31.050.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Robbery20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.7783.33%
Other theft33.8650.00%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.91-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7725.00%
Public order63.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.35-90.91%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1111.931000.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.86-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.81100.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Public order31.05200.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.77-15.38%
Burglary43.860.00%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences137.7262.50%
Public order24.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-50.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In November 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 offences89.48-63.64%
Other theft42.81-20.00%
Burglary41.40-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.400.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Vehicle crime31.05-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.9037.50%
Vehicle crime77.7275.00%
Burglary62.46200.00%
Other theft52.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.630.00%
Shoplifting55.610.00%
Vehicle crime41.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
September 20235

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202412
June 202411
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20248
January 202411
December 202313
November 20238
October 202322
September 202316

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 202411
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20244
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dickens Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Grampian Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Barkis Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Mendip Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cheviot Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Cassino Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Belvawney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Darnay Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Little Nell
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hawthorn Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1