WATERHOUSE LANE, CM1 2RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM1 2RY

WATERHOUSE LANE, CM1 2RY, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.33 per 1,000 population. This CM1 2RY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM1 postcode area, which has experienced 609 crimes and a crime rate of 8.79 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM1 2RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM1 2RY, encompassing approximately 2318 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM1 2RY area, explore the CM1 2RY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM1 2RY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Nelson Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

WATERHOUSE LANE, CM1 2RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3350.00%
Shoplifting43.88100.00%
Robbery21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.63-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.59-20.00%
Drugs31.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.78-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.02400.00%
Vehicle crime32.160.00%
Shoplifting21.290.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences88.19-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.450.00%
Shoplifting21.29-33.33%
Other crime20.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.63-44.44%
Shoplifting34.310.00%
Other crime31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.80125.00%
Shoplifting37.760.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.49-46.67%
Shoplifting33.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Burglary20.86-60.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.9487.50%
Burglary56.4766.67%
Shoplifting42.1633.33%
Public order21.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.920.00%
Burglary33.4550.00%
Shoplifting31.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.33-11.11%
Shoplifting23.45-33.33%
Burglary20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.7680.00%
Shoplifting33.880.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.190.00%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 202418
March 20248
February 202415
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM1 2RY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery1
  • 2. Nelson Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Elgin Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Beeches Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cromar Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Waterhouse Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Baynes Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Alma Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1