KEATS SQUARE, CM3 5XZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM3 5XZ

KEATS SQUARE, CM3 5XZ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.24 per 1,000 population. This CM3 5XZ 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 5XZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM3 5XZ, encompassing approximately 3364 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM3 5XZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Nelson Place with total crimes: 3
  • Reeves Way with total crimes: 2

KEATS SQUARE, CM3 5XZ 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 offences96.2412.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-50.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.13-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1933.33%
Public order31.190.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences107.73-16.67%
Other theft42.97100.00%
Shoplifting41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19200.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.849.09%
Public order43.57100.00%
Other theft21.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1310.00%
Other theft33.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Public order20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6525.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.38100.00%
Theft from the person21.190.00%
Public order20.59-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order55.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.59-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

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 offences53.86-54.55%
Public order31.490.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.24-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour33.270.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.2140.00%
Shoplifting54.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4950.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences106.54-16.67%
Public order42.97100.00%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.940.00%
Shoplifting33.570.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 202311
November 202314
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 6 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
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 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
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 7 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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
January 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 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
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 5XZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Nelson Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Reeves Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Squire Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Anson Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Tylers Ride
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Starboard View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Broughton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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