CM1 7FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 7FH

CM1 7FH, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.07 per 1,000 population. This CM1 7FH 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 7FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 7FH, encompassing approximately 940 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 7FH area, explore the CM1 7FH 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 7FH 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 7FH 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 offences2435.07-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson325.5150.00%
Other theft33.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%

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 offences3445.7041.67%
Other theft336.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.13-50.00%
Drugs12.130.00%
Public order11.06-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2440.39-35.14%
Criminal damage and arson425.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.25200.00%
Other theft23.19100.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Shoplifting12.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3753.1494.74%
Burglary339.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.19-40.00%
Public order23.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.13-50.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Other theft11.06-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1938.265.56%
Criminal damage and arson520.1925.00%
Public order45.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.25-33.33%
Other theft22.13100.00%
Bicycle theft12.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

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 offences1830.82-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson419.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.2550.00%
Public order23.190.00%
Other theft12.13-80.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3054.2042.86%
Criminal damage and arson631.88100.00%
Other theft56.380.00%
Drugs35.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.190.00%
Shoplifting22.130.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Vehicle crime12.130.00%

In February 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 offences2129.76-48.78%
Criminal damage and arson322.32-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.190.00%
Vehicle crime12.13-75.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

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 offences4169.0810.81%
Criminal damage and arson1043.57100.00%
Public order610.6320.00%
Vehicle crime46.38-20.00%
Other theft24.250.00%
Drugs12.130.00%
Burglary11.06-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3760.5854.17%
Criminal damage and arson539.32150.00%
Public order55.31150.00%
Vehicle crime55.31400.00%
Burglary25.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.13-50.00%
Other crime12.130.00%

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 offences2439.32-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour425.51-20.00%
Burglary34.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.19-33.33%
Public order22.13-77.78%
Vehicle crime12.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2852.08-20.00%
Public order929.7680.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.31-40.00%
Vehicle crime23.19100.00%
Theft from the person12.130.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3558.450.00%
Burglary537.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.310.00%
Public order55.310.00%
Other theft35.310.00%
Vehicle crime13.190.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 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 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 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 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 202410
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 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
September 20235

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.62 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 202424
June 202437
May 202419
April 202418
March 202430
February 202421
January 202441
December 202337
November 202324
October 202328
September 202335

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 3 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
December 20231

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 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 7FH 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