DOWNSWAY, CM1 6TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 6TU

DOWNSWAY, CM1 6TU, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.85 per 1,000 population. This CM1 6TU 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 6TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 6TU, encompassing approximately 2857 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 6TU Crime Hotspots

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

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

DOWNSWAY, CM1 6TU 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.85600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.700.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.15-40.00%
Burglary12.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.95150.00%
Burglary33.50-25.00%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.55-42.86%
Burglary41.400.00%
Public order31.400.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.85-12.50%
Vehicle crime22.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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 offences86.30100.00%
Drugs22.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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 offences42.800.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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 offences42.10100.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.900.00%
Other theft22.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
June 20246
May 202410
April 20244
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 6TU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Meon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Burnham Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Totnes Walk
    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. Gaiger Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1