KNAPTON CLOSE, CM1 6UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 6UL

KNAPTON CLOSE, CM1 6UL, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.87 per 1,000 population. This CM1 6UL 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 6UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 6UL, encompassing approximately 2839 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM1 6UL 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

KNAPTON CLOSE, CM1 6UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.87-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.110.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6342.86%
Other theft23.52100.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.99-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.470.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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 offences84.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.820.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.639.09%
Other theft24.230.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.28-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.870.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.639.09%
Vehicle crime24.230.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.04120.00%
Drugs23.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.1725.00%
Other theft21.76100.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

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 offences42.1133.33%
Other theft11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.170.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.0650.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 20248
May 202412
April 202411
March 202412
February 202411
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20233

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 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM1 6UL 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. Hyacinth Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Anvil Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Churchill Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gaiger Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1