WICKFIELD ASH, CM1 4UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 4UT

WICKFIELD ASH, CM1 4UT, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.31 per 1,000 population. This CM1 4UT 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 4UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 4UT, encompassing approximately 2850 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 4UT 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

WICKFIELD ASH, CM1 4UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3125.00%
Vehicle crime33.5150.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Shoplifting10.70-75.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.07-38.46%
Shoplifting42.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4050.00%
Public order31.05-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.2344.44%
Public order44.56300.00%
Drugs41.40300.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.37350.00%
Vehicle crime33.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-50.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.86300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order85.61300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.81-55.56%
Burglary21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.17-10.00%
Vehicle crime83.16166.67%
Other theft32.810.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.67-44.44%
Other theft33.51200.00%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.8212.50%
Criminal damage and arson26.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.82-40.74%
Other theft45.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4033.33%
Public order31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.590.00%
Vehicle crime79.470.00%
Other theft42.460.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Bicycle theft31.050.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

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 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202413
June 20249
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20249
January 202410
December 202318
November 202316
October 202327

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20248
January 20243
December 20231
October 20237

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
March 20248
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM1 4UT 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. Pennine Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Barkis Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mendip Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cheviot Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Roslings Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Chiltern Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Belvawney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Darnay Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1