ROMAN ROAD, CM2 0HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 0HA

ROMAN ROAD, CM2 0HA, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.12 per 1,000 population. This CM2 0HA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM2 postcode area, which has experienced 362 crimes and a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM2 0HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 0HA, encompassing approximately 4614 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 0HA area, explore the CM2 0HA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (37.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

CM2 0HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 43
  • Friars Walk with total crimes: 6
  • New London Road with total crimes: 3

ROMAN ROAD, CM2 0HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.1237.04%
Anti-social behaviour108.02-23.08%
Shoplifting72.1775.00%
Public order51.52-66.67%
Other theft51.0866.67%
Bicycle theft51.0866.67%
Vehicle crime41.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.22-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.423.85%
Public order155.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.25333.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.8280.00%
Drugs61.950.00%
Shoplifting41.30-55.56%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Bicycle theft30.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-50.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.30-23.53%
Shoplifting95.63-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson51.9525.00%
Public order51.0825.00%
Bicycle theft41.08100.00%
Vehicle crime40.87100.00%
Burglary40.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.87-50.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Theft from the person20.43-66.67%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.90-22.73%
Shoplifting147.37250.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.03-50.00%
Theft from the person61.30500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-20.00%
Public order40.87-42.86%
Other theft30.87-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour129.54100.00%
Other theft82.600.00%
Public order71.73-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.5266.67%
Drugs51.08150.00%
Shoplifting41.080.00%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Burglary20.65-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.43-50.00%
Robbery10.43-75.00%
Theft from the person10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.21-31.25%
Public order87.150.00%
Other theft81.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.73-40.00%
Burglary51.30-28.57%
Robbery41.08300.00%
Shoplifting40.87-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-50.00%
Theft from the person30.6550.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43100.00%
Drugs20.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4823.6260.00%
Other theft1210.40500.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.60100.00%
Public order82.1714.29%
Burglary71.7375.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.52-33.33%
Shoplifting61.30-45.45%
Drugs41.30300.00%
Bicycle theft20.87100.00%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-88.89%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.2142.86%
Shoplifting116.5037.50%
Vehicle crime92.38125.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.9512.50%
Public order71.9540.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5225.00%
Burglary41.08-20.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Other theft20.43100.00%
Theft from the person10.43-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.39-38.24%
Criminal damage and arson84.55-11.11%
Shoplifting81.7333.33%
Burglary51.73-75.00%
Public order51.08-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.87-20.00%
Drugs40.87100.00%
Theft from the person40.8733.33%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Robbery20.43-33.33%
Other theft10.43-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.46-2.86%
Burglary207.37233.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.3350.00%
Public order71.95-22.22%
Shoplifting61.52-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour51.300.00%
Possession of weapons41.080.00%
Other theft30.87-50.00%
Robbery30.6550.00%
Theft from the person30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.07-2.78%
Shoplifting117.5957.14%
Public order92.3850.00%
Burglary61.95100.00%
Other theft61.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.30-28.57%
Theft from the person31.08200.00%
Robbery20.65-50.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.800.00%
Shoplifting71.520.00%
Public order61.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.300.00%
Other theft61.300.00%
Robbery41.300.00%
Burglary30.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 405 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202427
July 202426
June 202434
May 202444
April 202433
March 202448
February 202430
January 202421
December 202334
November 202335
October 202336

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20249
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20248
April 20248
March 202412
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20243
June 20246
May 202412
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20249
June 202414
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 202320
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 0HA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total43
    Violence and sexual offences24
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Friars Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. New London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Mildmay Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hamlet Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Redcliffe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Stapleford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Godfreys Mews
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orchard Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lynmouth Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nursery Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Anchor Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hall Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Can Bridge Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Goldlay Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Goldlay Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1