CM1 7WE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 7WE

CM1 7WE, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.97 per 1,000 population. This CM1 7WE 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 7WE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 7WE, encompassing approximately 744 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 7WE area, explore the CM1 7WE 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 7WE 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
  • North Court Road with total crimes: 1

CM1 7WE 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 offences2442.97-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson332.2350.00%
Other theft34.030.00%
Vehicle crime14.030.00%
Public order11.340.00%

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 offences3457.7441.67%
Other theft345.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.69-33.33%
Drugs12.690.00%
Public order11.34-50.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2447.00-31.43%
Criminal damage and arson332.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.03100.00%
Public order22.690.00%
Other theft12.690.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3560.4384.21%
Criminal damage and arson347.00-25.00%
Public order24.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.69-50.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Other theft11.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1947.0011.76%
Public order425.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.37100.00%
Other theft22.69100.00%
Bicycle theft12.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%

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 offences1732.23-43.33%
Criminal damage and arson422.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour15.37-50.00%
Other theft11.34-66.67%
Public order11.34-50.00%

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 offences3064.4642.86%
Criminal damage and arson640.29100.00%
Drugs38.060.00%
Other theft34.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.03100.00%
Shoplifting22.690.00%
Public order22.690.00%

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 offences2136.26-47.50%
Criminal damage and arson328.20-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-75.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

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 offences4084.608.11%
Criminal damage and arson1053.71150.00%
Public order613.4350.00%
Vehicle crime48.060.00%
Other theft25.370.00%
Drugs12.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3768.4860.87%
Public order449.69100.00%
Vehicle crime45.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.37300.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2341.63-17.86%
Vehicle crime230.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69100.00%
Public order22.69-75.00%
Bicycle theft12.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-66.67%

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 offences2859.08-17.65%
Public order837.6060.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime24.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.690.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%
Drugs11.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3471.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson545.660.00%
Public order56.710.00%
Burglary46.710.00%
Other theft35.370.00%
Theft from the person14.030.00%
Shoplifting11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 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 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 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
September 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202434
July 202424
June 202435
May 202419
April 202417
March 202430
February 202421
January 202440
December 202337
November 202323
October 202328
September 202334

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
September 20231

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 2 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

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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20234

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 7WE 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. North Court Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Woodhouse Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1