WICKHAM CRESCENT, CM1 4WD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 4WD

WICKHAM CRESCENT, CM1 4WD, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population. This CM1 4WD 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 4WD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 4WD, encompassing approximately 3591 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM1 4WD 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

WICKHAM CRESCENT, CM1 4WD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.010.00%
Other theft23.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-50.00%
Public order10.56-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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 offences127.24-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.34300.00%
Public order41.1133.33%
Shoplifting31.11200.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.52-12.50%
Public order33.90200.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.96128.57%
Other theft24.460.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Theft from the person20.56100.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.29-12.50%
Public order31.9550.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In April 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 offences87.24-46.67%
Shoplifting42.230.00%
Other crime41.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.63200.00%
Shoplifting44.18-80.00%
Vehicle crime31.1150.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting209.4781.82%
Violence and sexual offences55.57-64.29%
Public order31.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.977.69%
Shoplifting113.90266.67%
Burglary53.06400.00%
Other theft41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11200.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Public order20.56100.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.24116.67%
Shoplifting33.62200.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.68-73.91%
Burglary51.67-28.57%
Public order41.39-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.11-25.00%
Robbery20.84100.00%
Shoplifting10.56-95.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.0535.29%
Shoplifting206.40233.33%
Burglary75.5740.00%
Public order51.9566.67%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Bicycle theft41.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.250.00%
Shoplifting64.730.00%
Burglary51.670.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202414
June 202416
May 20247
April 20248
March 202415
February 20245
January 202414
December 202313
November 20236
October 202323
September 202317

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 202420
January 202411
December 20233
November 20231
October 202320
September 20236

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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 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 4WD 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. Anderson Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cassino Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bardell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Granger Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Merlin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sunrise Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kelvedon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1