CM3 5TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM3 5TF

CM3 5TF, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.15 per 1,000 population. This CM3 5TF 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 5TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM3 5TF, encompassing approximately 3741 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CM3 5TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Guys Farm Road with total crimes: 3
  • Nelson Place with total crimes: 3

CM3 5TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1580.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-25.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Other theft20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.880.00%
Shoplifting42.670.00%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.610.00%
Public order42.6733.33%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1511.11%
Public order32.6750.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.48500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.21100.00%
Public order31.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order54.8166.67%
Bicycle theft21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.53-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.01-28.57%
Public order31.340.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.54-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.870.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9511.11%
Shoplifting52.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3450.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.88-30.77%
Public order42.41300.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.080.00%
Shoplifting33.470.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202410
June 202410
May 202410
April 20249
March 202412
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 5 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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20235

A total of 8 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
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Guys Farm Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nelson Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Reeves Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Squire Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Anson Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Tylers Ride
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Tutors Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Berry Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Abbotsleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Culver Rise
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Thornborough Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1