JOSEPH PRENTICE WAY, CM1 6BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 6BZ

JOSEPH PRENTICE WAY, CM1 6BZ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.97 per 1,000 population. This CM1 6BZ 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 6BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 6BZ, encompassing approximately 1605 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 6BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Niblick Green with total crimes: 4
  • Regiment Gate with total crimes: 3
  • Jackson Bacon View with total crimes: 3

JOSEPH PRENTICE WAY, CM1 6BZ 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 Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.9740.00%
Burglary44.36100.00%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.85400.00%
Burglary23.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.230.00%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-88.89%
Robbery10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.84-10.00%
Public order25.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Robbery11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Robbery11.250.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.2325.00%
Public order23.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.610.00%
Public order32.49200.00%
Burglary21.870.00%

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 crime59.34150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.11-50.00%
Other theft22.49-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.33100.00%
Other theft54.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.25-50.00%
Burglary21.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.49-55.56%
Burglary32.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Other theft21.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.5980.00%
Burglary35.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.87100.00%
Bicycle theft11.25-66.67%
Public order10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.34-16.67%
Bicycle theft33.110.00%
Burglary31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.980.00%
Public order13.740.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
June 20249
May 202410
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM1 6BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Niblick Green
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Regiment Gate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Jackson Bacon View
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Taylor View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Joseph Prentice Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Arthur Turp Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Centenary Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1