PETTY CROFT, CM1 7FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 7FS

PETTY CROFT, CM1 7FS, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.96 per 1,000 population. This CM1 7FS 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 7FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 7FS, encompassing approximately 822 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 7FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • The Windmills with total crimes: 1
  • North Court Road with total crimes: 1

PETTY CROFT, CM1 7FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.96200.00%
Other theft318.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Public order11.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.02-28.57%
Other theft36.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.43100.00%
Drugs12.430.00%
Public order11.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.67-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour38.51200.00%
Other theft23.650.00%
Public order22.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.430.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.53200.00%
Burglary318.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.65-50.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.02150.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.08-33.33%
Other theft22.43100.00%
Public order22.430.00%
Bicycle theft12.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%

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 behaviour312.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.65-87.50%
Public order22.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.43-50.00%
Other theft11.22-80.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

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 offences1636.47300.00%
Other theft519.450.00%
Drugs36.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.650.00%
Shoplifting22.430.00%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.94-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.43100.00%
Vehicle crime12.43-75.00%

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 offences1227.960.00%
Vehicle crime414.59100.00%
Public order34.86-25.00%
Burglary23.650.00%
Drugs12.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.9620.00%
Public order414.59300.00%
Burglary24.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.430.00%
Other crime12.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.16-40.00%
Burglary33.650.00%
Vehicle crime23.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.43100.00%
Bicycle theft12.430.00%
Public order11.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour517.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.08-75.00%
Public order26.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.43-75.00%
Theft from the person11.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2042.550.00%
Burglary524.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.080.00%
Other theft34.860.00%
Vehicle crime13.650.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Theft from the person11.220.00%

Crime by Type

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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20231

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20245
July 20247
June 202415
May 20245
April 20242
March 202416
February 20244
January 202412
December 202312
November 202310
October 20235
September 202320

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
January 20241

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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 1 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

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 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 7FS postcode area is presented below.

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