CM3 5BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM3 5BN

CM3 5BN, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.93 per 1,000 population. This CM3 5BN 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 5BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM3 5BN, encompassing approximately 502 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM3 5BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Tabrums with total crimes: 3
  • Willow Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Poplar Close with total crimes: 1

CM3 5BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.93400.00%
Vehicle crime19.950.00%
Shoplifting11.99-50.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs215.920.00%
Shoplifting23.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.980.00%
Bicycle theft11.990.00%
Public order11.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.990.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27.96100.00%
Vehicle crime13.980.00%
Other theft11.990.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.99-66.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime317.910.00%
Shoplifting35.97-40.00%
Public order25.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.980.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting515.920.00%
Possession of weapons19.950.00%
Other theft11.990.00%
Public order11.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting519.9166.67%
Violence and sexual offences29.950.00%
Drugs23.980.00%
Possession of weapons13.980.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.95-66.67%
Other theft15.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting927.87125.00%
Other theft217.910.00%
Other crime13.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.990.00%
Public order11.990.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.94100.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.96-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.910.00%
Shoplifting25.97-60.00%
Burglary13.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.990.00%
Other theft11.990.00%
Public order11.99-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting521.900.00%
Public order29.950.00%
Vehicle crime23.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.980.00%
Robbery11.990.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences19.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 3 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM3 5BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Tabrums
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Willow Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Poplar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Meadow Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1