MAIN ROAD, CM1 7EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 7EL

MAIN ROAD, CM1 7EL, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.04 per 1,000 population. This CM1 7EL 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 7EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 7EL, encompassing approximately 956 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 7EL area, explore the CM1 7EL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CM1 7EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • Broomhall Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • The Windmills with total crimes: 1

MAIN ROAD, CM1 7EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.0477.78%
Criminal damage and arson216.720.00%
Other theft22.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%

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 offences918.8112.50%
Other theft39.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Drugs12.090.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.140.00%
Other theft22.090.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Drugs12.090.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.99166.67%
Burglary316.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.14-50.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences616.72200.00%
Vehicle crime26.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-33.33%
Other theft22.09100.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Bicycle theft12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.45200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.14-87.50%
Public order22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.09-50.00%
Other theft11.05-80.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.35128.57%
Other theft516.720.00%
Drugs35.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.140.00%
Shoplifting22.090.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-50.00%

In February 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 offences713.59-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour27.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Possession of weapons12.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.13-14.29%
Vehicle crime412.54100.00%
Burglary34.18-25.00%
Public order33.14-25.00%
Robbery13.140.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.2616.67%
Burglary414.6333.33%
Public order44.18300.00%
Vehicle crime24.18-33.33%
Drugs12.090.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.1771.43%
Vehicle crime312.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.14-40.00%
Burglary33.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.140.00%
Drugs12.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.77-68.18%
Anti-social behaviour57.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.23-50.00%
Public order22.09-33.33%
Theft from the person12.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2242.850.00%
Burglary722.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.320.00%
Other theft34.180.00%
Public order33.140.00%
Vehicle crime13.140.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20248
June 202416
May 20246
April 20242
March 202416
February 20247
January 202412
December 202314
November 202312
October 20237
September 202322

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
September 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
September 20237

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM1 7EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 2. Broomhall Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Windmills
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. North Court Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1