DOWNLEAZE, CM3 5SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM3 5SJ

DOWNLEAZE, CM3 5SJ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.82 per 1,000 population. This CM3 5SJ 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 5SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM3 5SJ, encompassing approximately 3186 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM3 5SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guys Farm Road with total crimes: 3
  • Reeves Way with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

DOWNLEAZE, CM3 5SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.77-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.39-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.20200.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.140.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7120.00%
Public order31.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.33-37.50%
Burglary31.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0260.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.080.00%
Vehicle crime41.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.14-28.57%
Public order21.57100.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.7740.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.850.00%
Other theft43.14300.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.140.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 4 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
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Guys Farm Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Reeves Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tutors Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. King Edward'S Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Whitehouse Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1