SPENLOW DRIVE, CM1 4UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 4UQ

SPENLOW DRIVE, CM1 4UQ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.80 per 1,000 population. This CM1 4UQ 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 4UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 4UQ, encompassing approximately 1725 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

CM1 4UQ 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
  • Cotswold Crescent with total crimes: 2

SPENLOW DRIVE, CM1 4UQ 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 offences55.80400.00%
Vehicle crime22.900.00%
Shoplifting11.16-75.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.16-66.67%

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 offences37.5350.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.74-33.33%
Other theft21.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.160.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.32-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.90-40.00%
Burglary21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.010.00%
Vehicle crime52.9066.67%
Other theft32.9050.00%
Drugs31.740.00%
Other crime11.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.1166.67%
Vehicle crime32.900.00%
Other theft21.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.64-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.74100.00%
Other theft11.16-75.00%
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 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.27-16.67%
Other theft42.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3250.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-50.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.330.00%
Vehicle crime53.480.00%
Other theft42.900.00%
Public order22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

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 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20243
October 20235

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
March 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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