MICAWBER WAY, CM1 4UG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 4UG

MICAWBER WAY, CM1 4UG, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population. This CM1 4UG 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 4UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 4UG, encompassing approximately 1711 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

CM1 4UG 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
  • Barkis Close with total crimes: 1

MICAWBER WAY, CM1 4UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.84-28.57%
Vehicle crime22.920.00%
Shoplifting11.17-75.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.68133.33%
Shoplifting44.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3450.00%
Vehicle crime21.75100.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Public order21.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.59-57.14%
Public order21.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In June 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 offences711.1040.00%
Vehicle crime34.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order67.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.51-50.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime914.02800.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.2620.00%
Other theft33.5150.00%
Drugs31.750.00%
Other crime11.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.76-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.92200.00%
Other theft21.75100.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.51100.00%
Other theft11.17-75.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.2712.50%
Other theft45.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3450.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-83.33%
Burglary10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.7714.29%
Vehicle crime64.67500.00%
Other theft43.510.00%
Public order22.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Bicycle theft21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-33.33%
Burglary11.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.100.00%
Shoplifting54.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.920.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20249
January 20241
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 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

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 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

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 4UG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dickens Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Grampian Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Barkis Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Mendip Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Belvawney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Darnay Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Hawthorn Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1