BOWES DRIVE, CM5 9AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM5 9AX

BOWES DRIVE, CM5 9AX, Epping Forest has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.94 per 1,000 population. This CM5 9AX 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 9AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM5 9AX, encompassing approximately 1172 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM5 9AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Banson'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 2
  • Aukingford Gardens with total crimes: 2

BOWES DRIVE, CM5 9AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.94500.00%
Other theft25.12-71.43%
Shoplifting21.710.00%
Other crime11.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.38600.00%
Shoplifting25.970.00%
Public order11.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.850.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.56-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.53200.00%
Vehicle crime22.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.71-33.33%
Other theft11.71-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft413.6433.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.56200.00%
Public order32.560.00%
Bicycle theft12.560.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.85-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.230.00%
Shoplifting33.4150.00%
Other theft32.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.6766.67%
Shoplifting24.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.710.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.38-55.56%
Other theft33.41-40.00%
Shoplifting22.56100.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.610.00%
Other theft57.67-37.50%
Drugs24.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Public order21.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%
Shoplifting11.71-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft813.6433.33%
Public order46.82100.00%
Shoplifting23.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.710.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft611.08-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.12-25.00%
Public order22.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.71-66.67%
Shoplifting10.85-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1221.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.230.00%
Shoplifting33.410.00%
Vehicle crime32.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20244
January 20249
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM5 9AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Banson'S Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 2. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Aukingford Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Mayflower Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Epping Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Springfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1