CM1 7WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 7WS

CM1 7WS, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.18 per 1,000 population. This CM1 7WS 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 7WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 7WS, encompassing approximately 1189 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 7WS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • Broomhall Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • The Windmills with total crimes: 1

CM1 7WS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.1877.78%
Other theft313.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.97-18.18%
Other theft47.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Drugs11.680.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.33-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour39.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.520.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Drugs11.680.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.8690.00%
Burglary315.970.00%
Other crime12.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.97400.00%
Vehicle crime28.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Other theft21.68100.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Bicycle theft11.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.57-89.47%
Anti-social behaviour21.68100.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Other theft10.84-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.74137.50%
Other theft515.970.00%
Drugs34.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.52-50.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.73300.00%
Vehicle crime23.36-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Possession of weapons11.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime510.09150.00%
Burglary34.200.00%
Public order32.52-25.00%
Robbery12.520.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.3825.00%
Public order412.61300.00%
Burglary33.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.68-33.33%
Drugs11.680.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson310.0950.00%
Vehicle crime32.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.52-40.00%
Drugs12.520.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.81-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour57.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.20-50.00%
Public order21.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.680.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2234.470.00%
Burglary618.490.00%
Public order45.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.360.00%
Other theft33.360.00%
Vehicle crime12.520.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202411
June 202419
May 202410
April 20242
March 202419
February 20248
January 202412
December 202315
November 202312
October 20239
September 202322

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 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 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 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
December 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 3 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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 7WS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 2. Broomhall Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Windmills
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. North Court Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Woodhouse Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1