DROOD CLOSE, CM1 4XX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 4XX

DROOD CLOSE, CM1 4XX, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.51 per 1,000 population. This CM1 4XX 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 4XX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 4XX, encompassing approximately 2660 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 4XX area, explore the CM1 4XX 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)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 4XX 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
  • Cassino Road with total crimes: 1

DROOD CLOSE, CM1 4XX 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.51-12.50%
Public order22.630.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2660.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.010.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.51-44.44%
Robbery21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.89125.00%
Theft from the person23.38100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.01-42.86%
Other theft11.500.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

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 offences77.52-41.67%
Other crime42.63300.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.14500.00%
Other theft14.510.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-80.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-75.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.89-42.86%
Burglary53.01150.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.52133.33%
Vehicle crime25.26-33.33%
Burglary20.75-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.14-57.14%
Burglary42.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.40-6.67%
Vehicle crime45.2633.33%
Burglary41.500.00%
Bicycle theft41.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.650.00%
Burglary45.640.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Drugs31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 202412
February 20242
January 20248
December 202314
November 20236
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

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 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
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 4XX 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. Cassino Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bardell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Granger Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Little Nell
    Total1
    Public order1