PUDDINGS WOOD LANE, CM1 7FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 7FG

PUDDINGS WOOD LANE, CM1 7FG, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 64.96 per 1,000 population. This CM1 7FG 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 7FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 7FG, encompassing approximately 477 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 7FG area, explore the CM1 7FG 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 7FG 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
  • Woodhouse Lane with total crimes: 1

PUDDINGS WOOD LANE, CM1 7FG 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 offences2464.96-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson350.2950.00%
Other theft36.290.00%
Public order16.290.00%

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 offences3485.9161.90%
Other theft371.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.29-33.33%
Drugs14.190.00%
Public order12.100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2158.67-34.38%
Criminal damage and arson344.000.00%
Other theft16.290.00%
Shoplifting12.100.00%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%
Possession of weapons12.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3288.0177.78%
Criminal damage and arson367.05-25.00%
Public order26.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.190.00%
Drugs12.100.00%
Possession of weapons12.100.00%
Other crime12.100.00%
Other theft12.10-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1869.155.88%
Public order437.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.380.00%
Other theft28.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.190.00%
Bicycle theft12.100.00%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%
Other crime12.100.00%
Possession of weapons12.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1750.29-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson435.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour18.38-50.00%
Other theft12.10-66.67%
Public order12.10-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2896.3940.00%
Criminal damage and arson658.67200.00%
Drugs312.570.00%
Other theft36.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.29100.00%
Shoplifting24.190.00%
Public order24.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2052.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson241.91-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.190.00%
Vehicle crime12.10-75.00%
Burglary12.100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40129.928.11%
Criminal damage and arson1083.82150.00%
Public order620.95100.00%
Vehicle crime412.570.00%
Other theft28.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37104.7760.87%
Vehicle crime477.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.38300.00%
Public order38.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.29100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2358.67-17.86%
Public order248.20-75.00%
Bicycle theft14.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.10-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2892.20-12.50%
Public order858.6760.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime26.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.190.00%
Theft from the person12.100.00%
Drugs12.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32100.580.00%
Public order567.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.480.00%
Burglary38.380.00%
Other theft36.290.00%
Theft from the person16.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 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 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
September 20233

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202434
July 202421
June 202432
May 202418
April 202417
March 202428
February 202420
January 202440
December 202337
November 202323
October 202328
September 202332

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20243
October 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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20233

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 7FG 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. Woodhouse Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1