DOWNSWAY, CM1 6TT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 6TT

DOWNSWAY, CM1 6TT, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.86 per 1,000 population. This CM1 6TT 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 6TT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 6TT, encompassing approximately 3107 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 6TT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burnham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Totnes Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Forsythia Close with total crimes: 2

DOWNSWAY, CM1 6TT 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.8640.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.9066.67%
Burglary31.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.18-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.54-46.15%
Burglary12.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.7962.50%
Public order24.18-33.33%
Burglary20.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.4414.29%
Burglary42.570.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.18-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.25200.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.79100.00%
Drugs22.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.900.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences41.930.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.90-33.33%
Public order21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.150.00%
Vehicle crime41.930.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 202413
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
October 20234

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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 6TT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Burnham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Totnes Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Forsythia Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Knapton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Boyne Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Walkers Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Churchill Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gaiger Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1