FORREST CLOSE, CM3 5NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM3 5NR

FORREST CLOSE, CM3 5NR, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.37 per 1,000 population. This CM3 5NR 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 5NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM3 5NR, encompassing approximately 3369 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM3 5NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guys Farm Road with total crimes: 3
  • Southview Close with total crimes: 1
  • The Cedars with total crimes: 1

FORREST CLOSE, CM3 5NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences22.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.590.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.48200.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-83.33%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.5620.00%
Vehicle crime21.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In January 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 offences51.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.15150.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft32.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences63.560.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Guys Farm Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Southview Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Cedars
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Ferrers Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Albert Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1