ALBATROSS WAY, CM3 3FX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM3 3FX

ALBATROSS WAY, CM3 3FX, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.72 per 1,000 population. This CM3 3FX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM3 postcode area, which has experienced 247 crimes and a crime rate of 4.35 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM3 3FX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM3 3FX, encompassing approximately 864 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM3 3FX area, explore the CM3 3FX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (1700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM3 3FX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 23
  • Moortown Place with total crimes: 2
  • Niblick Green with total crimes: 2

ALBATROSS WAY, CM3 3FX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1834.721700.00%
Violence and sexual offences820.8360.00%
Drugs29.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.31-50.00%
Public order11.160.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.8925.00%
Other theft25.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.31-33.33%
Other crime12.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-50.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.63-40.00%
Public order23.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Bicycle theft12.310.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.94150.00%
Public order15.79-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.05500.00%
Public order26.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Burglary12.310.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order29.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.31100.00%
Drugs12.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.2650.00%
Drugs13.47-66.67%
Public order11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.16-90.91%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.3137.50%
Drugs312.73200.00%
Burglary23.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.31-50.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.7833.33%
Public order49.26300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.630.00%
Vehicle crime23.470.00%
Burglary22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Possession of weapons12.310.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Drugs11.16-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.73-33.33%
Drugs26.940.00%
Other theft12.310.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.9980.00%
Burglary310.420.00%
Vehicle crime23.470.00%
Drugs22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.31-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.790.00%
Vehicle crime25.790.00%
Public order12.310.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 202411
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total23
    Shoplifting18
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Moortown Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Niblick Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Wentworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Andrews Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fairway Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1