MERTON PLACE, CM3 5YW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM3 5YW

MERTON PLACE, CM3 5YW, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.99 per 1,000 population. This CM3 5YW 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 5YW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM3 5YW, encompassing approximately 2717 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM3 5YW area, explore the CM3 5YW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CM3 5YW area, visit the CM3 5YW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM3 5YW 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

MERTON PLACE, CM3 5YW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-50.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%

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 offences87.7314.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.99-36.36%
Shoplifting42.580.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9937.50%
Public order34.0550.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In May 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 offences87.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.94-33.33%
Public order20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.94-25.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

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 offences86.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.94100.00%
Public order21.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.05-55.56%
Public order31.470.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.62-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour33.310.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2022.22%
Shoplifting54.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 offences97.73-18.18%
Public order43.31300.00%
Shoplifting31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.260.00%
Shoplifting34.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20239
November 202311
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 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 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM3 5YW 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. Broughton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Berry Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Culver Rise
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Thornborough Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1