CM1 6EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 6EQ

CM1 6EQ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.97 per 1,000 population. This CM1 6EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM1 postcode area, which has experienced 645 crimes and a crime rate of 9.31 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM1 6EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 6EQ, encompassing approximately 1000 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 6EQ area, explore the CM1 6EQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (1700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM1 6EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 23
  • Fitch Close with total crimes: 4
  • Niblick Green with total crimes: 2

CM1 6EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1833.971700.00%
Violence and sexual offences817.99166.67%
Anti-social behaviour27.99100.00%
Drugs22.000.00%
Other theft22.000.00%
Public order12.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.99-66.67%
Other theft23.00100.00%
Other crime12.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-75.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.9912.50%
Anti-social behaviour48.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.000.00%
Robbery12.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.9960.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.000.00%
Burglary12.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.9925.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Public order12.000.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.99-50.00%
Public order14.00-50.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-87.50%
Burglary11.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.980.00%
Vehicle crime87.99700.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.9950.00%
Public order23.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.00100.00%
Drugs12.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.99-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour27.99-33.33%
Burglary22.000.00%
Other theft22.000.00%
Other crime12.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.99200.00%
Burglary23.000.00%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Other theft22.000.00%
Public order12.000.00%
Drugs11.00-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.9810.00%
Drugs310.9950.00%
Vehicle crime23.000.00%
Burglary22.00100.00%
Bicycle theft12.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.98-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson29.990.00%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Drugs22.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00-33.33%
Burglary12.000.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.990.00%
Vehicle crime23.000.00%
Other theft22.000.00%
Public order12.000.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20248
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total23
    Shoplifting18
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fitch Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Niblick Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Wright Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fairway Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. James Daniels View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ben Wilson Link
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1