BARKIS CLOSE, CM1 4UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 4UW

BARKIS CLOSE, CM1 4UW, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This CM1 4UW 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 4UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 4UW, encompassing approximately 2493 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 4UW area, explore the CM1 4UW 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 (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 4UW 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

BARKIS CLOSE, CM1 4UW 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.21-12.50%
Vehicle crime22.810.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.80-75.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%

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 offences89.220.00%
Shoplifting43.210.00%
Public order41.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6050.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.62-20.00%
Public order23.21100.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In June 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 offences108.82100.00%
Vehicle crime34.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-50.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.01300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6050.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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 offences22.81-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order76.42600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.81-44.44%
Burglary22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1012.43233.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.0150.00%
Other theft33.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20200.00%
Drugs31.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.41200.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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 offences64.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.41100.00%
Other theft10.80-75.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

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 offences98.82-25.00%
Other theft43.610.00%
Public order31.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-83.33%
Burglary10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.240.00%
Vehicle crime64.810.00%
Other theft42.410.00%
Bicycle theft31.600.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 202410
January 20243
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20247
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 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 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243

A total of 3 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
October 20231

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 4UW 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. Cheviot Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Belvawney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Darnay Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Hawthorn Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1