KING EDWARDS ROAD, CM3 5PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM3 5PQ

KING EDWARDS ROAD, CM3 5PQ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.13 per 1,000 population. This CM3 5PQ 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 5PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM3 5PQ, encompassing approximately 2663 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM3 5PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Tabrums with total crimes: 3
  • Fremantle Close with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

KING EDWARDS ROAD, CM3 5PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.13700.00%
Other crime13.000.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime42.63300.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.63-33.33%
Burglary10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft21.500.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.50-60.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.75-88.89%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.3866.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences31.88-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences53.000.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.2625.00%
Vehicle crime31.880.00%
Shoplifting31.13-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Public order20.75100.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20249
October 20233
September 20235

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 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20244
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Tabrums
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Fremantle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. King Edward'S Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Southview Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Whitehouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Cedars
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Poplar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1