CM1 7LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 7LF

CM1 7LF, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.70 per 1,000 population. This CM1 7LF 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 7LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 7LF, encompassing approximately 556 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 7LF area, explore the CM1 7LF 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 (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 7LF 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

CM1 7LF 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 offences2455.70-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson343.1250.00%
Other theft35.390.00%
Public order15.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3371.8757.14%
Other theft359.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.39-33.33%
Drugs13.590.00%
Public order11.800.00%

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 offences2150.31-34.38%
Criminal damage and arson337.730.00%
Other theft15.390.00%
Shoplifting11.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.800.00%

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 offences3275.4777.78%
Criminal damage and arson357.50-25.00%
Public order25.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.590.00%
Drugs11.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.800.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Other theft11.80-50.00%

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 offences1859.305.88%
Public order432.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.190.00%
Other theft27.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.590.00%
Bicycle theft11.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.800.00%

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 offences1743.12-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson430.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour17.19-50.00%
Other theft11.80-66.67%
Public order11.80-50.00%

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 offences2882.6540.00%
Criminal damage and arson650.31200.00%
Drugs310.780.00%
Other theft35.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.39100.00%
Shoplifting23.590.00%
Public order23.590.00%

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 offences2044.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson235.94-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.80-75.00%
Burglary11.800.00%

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 offences40111.408.11%
Criminal damage and arson1071.87150.00%
Public order617.97100.00%
Vehicle crime410.780.00%
Other theft27.190.00%

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 offences3789.8460.87%
Vehicle crime466.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.19300.00%
Public order37.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.39100.00%

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 offences2352.11-17.86%
Public order241.33-75.00%
Bicycle theft13.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.80-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.80-50.00%

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 offences2879.060.00%
Public order850.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.370.00%
Vehicle crime25.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.590.00%
Theft from the person11.800.00%
Drugs11.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202433
July 202421
June 202432
May 202418
April 202417
March 202428
February 202420
January 202440
December 202337
November 202323
October 202328

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM1 7LF 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