CM1 7GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 7GU

CM1 7GU, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.03 per 1,000 population. This CM1 7GU 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 7GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 7GU, encompassing approximately 2306 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 7GU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meon Close with total crimes: 2
  • Knapton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Boyne Drive with total crimes: 1

CM1 7GU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.03400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.870.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.170.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.60-33.33%
Burglary11.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.9050.00%
Public order12.600.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.50166.67%
Drugs23.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.030.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.17200.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-80.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.77150.00%
Other theft22.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime 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 7GU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Meon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Knapton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Boyne Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walkers Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gaiger Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1