CM1 9TE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 9TE

CM1 9TE, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.84 per 1,000 population. This CM1 9TE 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 9TE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 9TE, encompassing approximately 4671 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 9TE area, explore the CM1 9TE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)

CM1 9TE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9

CM1 9TE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.8429.63%
Shoplifting137.4918.18%
Public order122.789.09%
Anti-social behaviour82.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.710.00%
Other theft71.71-22.22%
Vehicle crime71.5075.00%
Drugs41.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.8650.00%
Possession of weapons30.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.48-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour125.7850.00%
Public order112.570.00%
Shoplifting112.35-21.43%
Other theft92.3512.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.9314.29%
Burglary61.71100.00%
Drugs61.2820.00%
Vehicle crime41.28-20.00%
Theft from the person30.8650.00%
Possession of weapons30.64-40.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.43-50.00%
Robbery10.43-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.0525.81%
Shoplifting148.3555.56%
Public order113.00120.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.35-42.86%
Other theft81.71-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.7116.67%
Possession of weapons51.500.00%
Drugs51.0725.00%
Vehicle crime51.0766.67%
Robbery41.070.00%
Bicycle theft40.860.00%
Burglary30.86200.00%
Theft from the person20.64-33.33%
Other crime20.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.63-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour146.640.00%
Other theft93.00200.00%
Shoplifting91.93800.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.93-14.29%
Public order51.28-58.33%
Drugs41.07-33.33%
Theft from the person30.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.64200.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.41-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour146.857.69%
Public order123.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.5716.67%
Drugs61.50500.00%
Bicycle theft61.280.00%
Other theft31.28-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Shoplifting10.21-92.86%
Robbery10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.21-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.19-7.69%
Shoplifting147.7175.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.0062.50%
Public order92.78-35.71%
Vehicle crime91.93350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.93-45.45%
Other crime61.28500.00%
Bicycle theft61.280.00%
Other theft51.28-28.57%
Burglary31.07-25.00%
Robbery30.64200.00%
Theft from the person20.64100.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3921.1962.50%
Public order148.35-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson113.0083.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.35-33.33%
Shoplifting81.71-33.33%
Other theft71.7116.67%
Burglary41.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Drugs20.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.12-4.00%
Public order165.1423.08%
Anti-social behaviour123.4333.33%
Shoplifting122.57-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson62.57-14.29%
Other theft61.28-50.00%
Burglary51.28-16.67%
Drugs41.07100.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Bicycle theft20.64-33.33%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.12-19.35%
Public order135.35225.00%
Shoplifting132.78225.00%
Other theft122.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.57-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson71.93-41.67%
Burglary61.500.00%
Bicycle theft31.28-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.64-50.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Other crime10.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.41-22.50%
Criminal damage and arson126.64140.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.57-15.38%
Other theft62.35-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.2866.67%
Other crime41.070.00%
Shoplifting40.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.860.00%
Public order40.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.775.26%
Anti-social behaviour138.56116.67%
Public order82.78-20.00%
Other theft81.710.00%
Shoplifting61.71-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.28-28.57%
Robbery41.07300.00%
Drugs30.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.64-40.00%
Burglary30.64-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.64200.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.050.00%
Shoplifting108.140.00%
Public order102.140.00%
Other theft82.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.500.00%
Drugs61.280.00%
Burglary51.280.00%
Bicycle theft51.070.00%
Possession of weapons31.070.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20249
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 202412
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202427
July 202439
June 202431
May 202432
April 202436
March 202439
February 202424
January 202425
December 202331
November 202340
October 202338

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
May 20246
April 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202414
June 20249
May 20241
April 202414
March 20248
February 202412
January 202413
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20248
June 202414
May 202414
April 202413
March 20248
February 202412
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202411
June 20245
May 202412
April 20249
March 202414
February 202416
January 202413
December 20234
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 202411
February 20246
January 20247
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM1 9TE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park Road
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons3
    Public order2
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Marconi Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Market Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Viaduct Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Victoria Road South
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Townfield Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Threadneedle Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Glebe Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Elgin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Burgess Springs
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Cottage Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Chelmsford Bus Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Watson Heights
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Alma Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Norton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Fairfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Legg Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Railway Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Nightclub
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Cedar Avenue West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Maltese Road
    Total1
    Other theft1