SHORTLANDS AVENUE, CM5 0BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM5 0BL

SHORTLANDS AVENUE, CM5 0BL, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.90 per 1,000 population. This CM5 0BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM5 postcode area, which has experienced 61 crimes and a crime rate of 5.16 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM5 0BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM5 0BL, encompassing approximately 1738 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM5 0BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Kimpton'S Close with total crimes: 3
  • Aukingford Gardens with total crimes: 2

SHORTLANDS AVENUE, CM5 0BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.9025.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.88400.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.880.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.300.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.45200.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.030.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-50.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.75300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.30300.00%
Public order12.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.880.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.300.00%
Burglary11.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.03400.00%
Burglary22.880.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.880.00%
Drugs21.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.90250.00%
Vehicle crime34.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-75.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM5 0BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kimpton'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Aukingford Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Cripsey Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Epping Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Springfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1