CM1 6ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 6ES

CM1 6ES, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.41 per 1,000 population. This CM1 6ES 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 6ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 6ES, encompassing approximately 4691 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 6ES area, explore the CM1 6ES 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 (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM1 6ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forsythia Close with total crimes: 2
  • Knapton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wavell Close with total crimes: 2

CM1 6ES 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.4111.11%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43100.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.410.00%
Other theft31.920.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.84-10.00%
Vehicle crime21.92100.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%

In June 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 offences103.41-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.41-21.43%
Other theft32.340.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences144.050.00%
Vehicle crime22.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences144.2627.27%
Vehicle crime32.980.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.0583.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.9220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51.9225.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.56-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.84250.00%
Vehicle crime41.49300.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43100.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 202411
April 202414
March 202414
February 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Forsythia Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Knapton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wavell Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walkers Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Tulip Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hyacinth Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Rubens Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beardsley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. A130
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Snowdrop Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Anvil Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Churchill Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gaiger Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1