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

Overview of Crime in CM3 5QX

OLD WICKFORD ROAD, CM3 5QX, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.44 per 1,000 population. This CM3 5QX 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 5QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM3 5QX, encompassing approximately 699 residents.

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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)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM3 5QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Tabrums with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1
  • Poplar Close with total crimes: 1

OLD WICKFORD ROAD, CM3 5QX 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.440.00%
Shoplifting27.150.00%
Drugs12.86-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order211.440.00%
Drugs22.860.00%
Shoplifting22.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.860.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.860.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Other theft11.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.86-66.67%
Shoplifting11.43-66.67%

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 crime311.440.00%
Shoplifting34.29-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.290.00%
Public order11.430.00%

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
Shoplifting511.44-16.67%
Possession of weapons17.15-50.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Public order11.430.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting618.59100.00%
Drugs38.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.290.00%
Possession of weapons22.860.00%

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
Shoplifting310.01-72.73%
Other theft24.290.00%
Vehicle crime22.860.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1125.7483.33%
Other theft215.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.86100.00%
Robbery12.860.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Public order11.430.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.7350.00%
Drugs28.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting418.59-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences35.720.00%
Public order24.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.860.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Other theft11.430.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.1620.00%
Public order28.580.00%
Vehicle crime22.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.860.00%
Robbery11.430.00%

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
Shoplifting58.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

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 8 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
December 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 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.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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