DOWNHAM ROAD, SS11 7LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SS11 7LY

DOWNHAM ROAD, SS11 7LY, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.52 per 1,000 population. This SS11 7LY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SS11 postcode area, which has experienced 115 crimes and a crime rate of 6.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SS11 7LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SS11 7LY, encompassing approximately 1594 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SS11 7LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackthorn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Haslemere Road with total crimes: 2
  • Delmar Gardens with total crimes: 2

DOWNHAM ROAD, SS11 7LY 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.52200.00%
Vehicle crime23.76100.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Public order10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.02-50.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.90300.00%
Vehicle crime22.51-33.33%
Public order11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.130.00%
Public order11.88-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.78500.00%
Public order33.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-75.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.39300.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.51-66.67%
Other crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.64200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.130.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.63-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.51-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.39200.00%
Vehicle crime21.88100.00%
Burglary21.250.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.880.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SS11 7LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Blackthorn Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Haslemere Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Delmar Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Alderney Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Oak Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Brock Hill Drive
    Total1
    Public order1