CM1 7ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 7ET

CM1 7ET, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.62 per 1,000 population. This CM1 7ET 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 7ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 7ET, encompassing approximately 1114 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 7ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • Puddings Wood Drive with total crimes: 10
  • The Windmills with total crimes: 1

CM1 7ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.62-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson321.5450.00%
Other theft32.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3438.5925.93%
Other theft330.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.80-50.00%
Drugs11.800.00%
Public order10.90-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2736.80-32.50%
Criminal damage and arson424.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.59200.00%
Other theft22.69100.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Shoplifting11.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4048.4773.91%
Burglary335.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.69-25.00%
Other crime22.69100.00%
Public order21.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.80-50.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2335.0027.78%
Public order420.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.590.00%
Other theft21.80100.00%
Bicycle theft11.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.13-41.94%
Criminal damage and arson416.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.590.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%
Other theft10.90-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3147.5740.91%
Other theft627.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.3920.00%
Drugs35.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.690.00%
Shoplifting21.800.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.80-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.72-46.34%
Criminal damage and arson519.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime24.49-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Burglary11.80-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4160.137.89%
Criminal damage and arson1036.80100.00%
Public order68.9820.00%
Vehicle crime55.390.00%
Burglary24.49100.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Drugs11.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3851.1658.33%
Criminal damage and arson534.1166.67%
Public order54.49150.00%
Vehicle crime54.49150.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.49-50.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2433.21-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour421.54-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.690.00%
Public order21.80-77.78%
Burglary11.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3047.570.00%
Public order926.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.490.00%
Vehicle crime23.590.00%
Bicycle theft11.800.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 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 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
January 20242

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202434
July 202427
June 202440
May 202423
April 202418
March 202431
February 202422
January 202441
December 202338
November 202324
October 202330

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 2. Puddings Wood Drive
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. The Windmills
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. North Court Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Woodhouse Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1