CM2 0HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 0HQ

CM2 0HQ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.82 per 1,000 population. This CM2 0HQ 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 0HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 0HQ, encompassing approximately 4110 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)

CM2 0HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 54
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Friars Walk with total crimes: 6

CM2 0HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.827.89%
Shoplifting179.976.25%
Anti-social behaviour114.14-42.11%
Public order72.68-56.25%
Bicycle theft61.70-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.4666.67%
Other theft51.220.00%
Possession of weapons41.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-80.00%
Drugs20.49-71.43%
Other crime10.49-66.67%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3832.60-15.56%
Anti-social behaviour199.24137.50%
Shoplifting164.62-40.74%
Public order163.89128.57%
Criminal damage and arson103.8966.67%
Bicycle theft72.4316.67%
Drugs71.700.00%
Burglary51.7025.00%
Other theft51.22-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Other crime30.7350.00%
Possession of weapons30.730.00%
Theft from the person20.73-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4529.444.65%
Shoplifting2710.9512.50%
Other theft86.5714.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.95-11.11%
Public order71.9540.00%
Bicycle theft61.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4650.00%
Burglary41.46300.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Theft from the person30.73-62.50%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4327.01-30.65%
Shoplifting2410.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.84-43.75%
Theft from the person82.19300.00%
Other theft71.95-41.67%
Public order51.70-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.97100.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.24-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6233.0947.62%
Anti-social behaviour1615.0845.45%
Public order123.8950.00%
Other theft122.92-14.29%
Shoplifting122.92-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson72.9275.00%
Drugs51.7025.00%
Burglary21.22-60.00%
Theft from the person20.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.24-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4229.19-38.24%
Other theft1410.22-12.50%
Shoplifting133.41-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour113.16-15.38%
Public order82.68-27.27%
Bicycle theft61.95-14.29%
Burglary51.46-54.55%
Robbery51.22400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-33.33%
Theft from the person40.97-42.86%
Drugs40.97-20.00%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6841.1283.78%
Shoplifting1916.54-48.65%
Other theft164.6277.78%
Anti-social behaviour133.8985.71%
Burglary113.16450.00%
Public order112.68-8.33%
Bicycle theft72.68250.00%
Theft from the person71.70250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.70-50.00%
Drugs51.46150.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3733.3342.31%
Shoplifting379.005.71%
Public order129.00140.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.9271.43%
Vehicle crime92.92200.00%
Other theft92.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.19-22.22%
Other crime41.7033.33%
Burglary20.97-66.67%
Theft from the person20.49-84.62%
Bicycle theft20.49-60.00%
Drugs20.49-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3531.1412.90%
Violence and sexual offences268.52-55.93%
Theft from the person136.3385.71%
Other theft93.1612.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.19-22.22%
Burglary61.70-70.00%
Public order51.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft51.220.00%
Drugs51.2266.67%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Other crime30.7350.00%
Robbery20.73-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5940.6334.09%
Shoplifting3114.3572.22%
Burglary207.54400.00%
Public order104.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.1912.50%
Other theft82.19-11.11%
Theft from the person71.9516.67%
Possession of weapons41.700.00%
Robbery30.97-25.00%
Drugs30.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4430.65-4.35%
Shoplifting1810.70-14.29%
Public order154.3887.50%
Other theft93.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.19-27.27%
Theft from the person61.95100.00%
Burglary41.4633.33%
Robbery40.97-33.33%
Drugs40.97100.00%
Bicycle theft30.97-40.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4630.900.00%
Shoplifting2111.190.00%
Other theft125.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.920.00%
Public order82.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.950.00%
Robbery61.460.00%
Bicycle theft51.460.00%
Burglary31.220.00%
Theft from the person30.730.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 20247
June 20245
May 202412
April 20248
March 202411
February 202412
January 20245
December 202310
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 551 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202438
July 202445
June 202443
May 202462
April 202442
March 202468
February 202437
January 202426
December 202359
November 202344
October 202346

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 202412
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 202412
April 202414
March 202416
February 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 20248
June 20249
May 202416
April 202411
March 202413
February 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 270 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202427
June 202424
May 202412
April 202413
March 202419
February 202437
January 202435
December 202331
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 202413
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 202411
February 20242
January 20246
December 202320
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total54
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft4
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Friars Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Possession of weapons1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. New London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mildmay Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hamlet Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Lynmouth Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nursery Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Anchor Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hall Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Can Bridge Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Goldlay Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Goldlay Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1