BLACKSMITH CLOSE, CM1 6SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 6SY

BLACKSMITH CLOSE, CM1 6SY, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.78 per 1,000 population. This CM1 6SY 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 6SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 6SY, encompassing approximately 3436 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CM1 6SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Knapton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wavell Close with total crimes: 2

BLACKSMITH CLOSE, CM1 6SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences83.78-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour22.330.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Public order10.58-66.67%

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 offences96.4028.57%
Other theft32.620.00%
Public order30.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.49-12.50%
Public order12.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

In June 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 offences84.07-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour22.330.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.07-35.29%
Other theft23.20100.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.2721.43%
Vehicle crime24.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

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 offences146.987.69%
Vehicle crime34.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5744.44%
Vehicle crime43.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.4950.00%
Other crime12.620.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.660.00%
Vehicle crime31.75-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87200.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.53100.00%
Vehicle crime51.75150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411
April 202417
March 202414
February 202413
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Knapton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wavell Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tulip Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hyacinth Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Snowdrop Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Anvil Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Churchill Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gaiger Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Valley Bridge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1