CM1 4WA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 4WA

CM1 4WA, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.80 per 1,000 population. This CM1 4WA 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 4WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 4WA, encompassing approximately 3331 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 4WA area, explore the CM1 4WA 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 (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 4WA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alamein Road with total crimes: 4
  • Crushton Place with total crimes: 3
  • Camelot Close with total crimes: 2

CM1 4WA 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.80-16.67%
Other theft23.000.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.60300.00%
Public order21.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.00-10.00%
Public order32.700.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.50150.00%
Drugs23.000.00%
Theft from the person20.60100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.30-42.86%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.00-46.15%
Other crime42.10300.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.60225.00%
Other theft23.90100.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-60.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.2066.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.50-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.71-28.57%
Burglary63.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.80200.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9075.00%
Vehicle crime34.20-25.00%
Burglary20.90-50.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.60-52.94%
Vehicle crime42.400.00%
Burglary41.20-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.316.25%
Burglary75.1040.00%
Vehicle crime42.1033.33%
Bicycle theft41.200.00%
Other theft21.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-50.00%
Public order20.60-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.410.00%
Burglary54.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Public order41.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 202413
February 20244
January 202410
December 202314
November 20238
October 202317
September 202316

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alamein Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Crushton Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Camelot Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cassino Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bardell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Granger Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Merlin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kelvedon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Little Nell
    Total1
    Public order1