OLD WICKFORD ROAD, CM3 5QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM3 5QU

OLD WICKFORD ROAD, CM3 5QU, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This CM3 5QU 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 5QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM3 5QU, encompassing approximately 819 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM3 5QU area, explore the CM3 5QU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM3 5QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Tabrums with total crimes: 3
  • Poplar Close with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

OLD WICKFORD ROAD, CM3 5QU 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 Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.540.00%
Drugs16.10-50.00%
Shoplifting11.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs28.540.00%
Shoplifting22.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.440.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Public order11.220.00%

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
Shoplifting24.88100.00%
Vehicle crime12.440.00%
Other theft11.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.22-66.67%

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 crime39.760.00%
Shoplifting33.66-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.660.00%
Public order11.220.00%

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
Shoplifting59.760.00%
Possession of weapons16.10-50.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Public order11.220.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.6466.67%
Drugs36.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.660.00%
Possession of weapons22.440.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.54-66.67%
Other theft23.660.00%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%

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
Shoplifting918.30125.00%
Other theft210.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.44100.00%
Other crime12.440.00%
Public order11.220.00%

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
Shoplifting47.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

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 offences310.980.00%
Shoplifting23.66-60.00%
Burglary12.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Public order11.22-50.00%

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
Shoplifting513.420.00%
Public order26.100.00%
Vehicle crime22.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.440.00%
Robbery11.220.00%

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
Shoplifting57.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20243

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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April 20241
March 20242

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.

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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.

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November 20231

A total of 1 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.

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October 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 5QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Tabrums
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Poplar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Meadow Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Willow Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1