BELL MEAD, CM4 0FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM4 0FQ

BELL MEAD, CM4 0FQ, Brentwood has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.02 per 1,000 population. This CM4 0FQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM4 postcode area, which has experienced 52 crimes and a crime rate of 4.92 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM4 0FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM4 0FQ, encompassing approximately 1709 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM4 0FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Paddocks with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • The Furlongs with total crimes: 1

BELL MEAD, CM4 0FQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.680.00%
Shoplifting21.17-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.020.00%
Public order32.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.76-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In May 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 offences710.53-12.50%
Shoplifting44.1033.33%
Burglary32.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.70100.00%
Burglary64.68500.00%
Vehicle crime33.510.00%
Shoplifting31.7650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.020.00%
Vehicle crime32.34200.00%
Shoplifting21.760.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.680.00%
Public order12.340.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.68-50.00%
Other theft12.340.00%
Public order10.59-80.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.7014.29%
Public order54.680.00%
Vehicle crime42.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.340.00%
Shoplifting10.59-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.04-12.50%
Shoplifting74.10250.00%
Vehicle crime44.1033.33%
Other crime22.34100.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.12300.00%
Vehicle crime34.68-25.00%
Shoplifting21.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.61100.00%
Burglary32.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.76100.00%
Other theft11.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-66.67%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-66.67%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.100.00%
Public order21.760.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20242
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM4 0FQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Paddocks
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. High Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. The Furlongs
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Exley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meads Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Meads
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bell Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ingatestone
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ingatestone (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Stock Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1