OLD SCHOOL FIELD, CM1 7HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 7HU

OLD SCHOOL FIELD, CM1 7HU, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.73 per 1,000 population. This CM1 7HU 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 7HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 7HU, encompassing approximately 1526 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

CM1 7HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Dukes Way with total crimes: 21
  • Springfield Green with total crimes: 2
  • Bishops Court Gardens with total crimes: 1

OLD SCHOOL FIELD, CM1 7HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.73-55.56%
Possession of weapons45.240.00%
Public order42.6233.33%
Burglary22.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Other theft21.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.28-10.00%
Other theft411.7933.33%
Public order32.62-25.00%
Robbery31.970.00%
Burglary21.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.620.00%
Vehicle crime413.1133.33%
Public order42.62300.00%
Other theft32.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.9033.33%
Other theft513.11400.00%
Vehicle crime33.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other crime10.66-66.67%
Public order10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.4236.36%
Other crime39.830.00%
Theft from the person11.970.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.4557.14%
Public order27.21-33.33%
Other theft21.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.83-41.67%
Public order34.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.970.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.42100.00%
Vehicle crime27.86100.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.48-40.00%
Drugs23.930.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.79-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson26.55100.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In November 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 offences1215.07-7.69%
Public order47.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.62-33.33%
Drugs21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other theft10.66-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.0444.44%
Other theft48.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.62200.00%
Vehicle crime21.97100.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Public order10.66-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.900.00%
Public order32.620.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Drugs11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202418
July 202420
June 202420
May 202415
April 202411
March 20247
February 202412
January 20246
December 202310
November 202312
October 202313
September 20239

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

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. New Dukes Way
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Possession of weapons4
    Public order4
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Springfield Green
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Bishops Court Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1