OLD FORGE ROAD, CM3 3DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM3 3DT

OLD FORGE ROAD, CM3 3DT, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.43 per 1,000 population. This CM3 3DT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM3 postcode area, which has experienced 221 crimes and a crime rate of 3.89 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM3 3DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM3 3DT, encompassing approximately 1578 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM3 3DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hulton Close with total crimes: 1
  • Juniper Road with total crimes: 1
  • Lodge Crescent with total crimes: 1

OLD FORGE ROAD, CM3 3DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.430.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Other crime11.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.60100.00%
Possession of weapons32.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.90100.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.800.00%
Drugs11.900.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.53-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.23166.67%
Other theft45.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.530.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.70300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.60800.00%
Public order15.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20239
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM3 3DT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hulton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 2. Juniper Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lodge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Howards Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Lewin Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cromwell Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Villiers Place
    Total1
    Public order1