NEW LONDON ROAD, CM2 0RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 0RG

NEW LONDON ROAD, CM2 0RG, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.74 per 1,000 population. This CM2 0RG 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 0RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 0RG, encompassing approximately 4323 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 0RG area, explore the CM2 0RG 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 (19.35% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

CM2 0RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 43
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Friars Walk with total crimes: 6

NEW LONDON ROAD, CM2 0RG 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.7419.35%
Shoplifting158.5625.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.47-18.18%
Public order72.08-53.33%
Bicycle theft61.6250.00%
Vehicle crime51.39150.00%
Other theft51.16150.00%
Possession of weapons41.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-71.43%
Drugs20.46-71.43%
Other crime10.46-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.67-8.82%
Public order157.17275.00%
Shoplifting123.47-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour112.7857.14%
Drugs72.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.620.00%
Bicycle theft41.62100.00%
Other crime30.9350.00%
Burglary20.69-66.67%
Other theft20.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.286.25%
Shoplifting197.8618.75%
Anti-social behaviour74.3916.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.62133.33%
Burglary61.62100.00%
Public order41.39-20.00%
Other theft40.93-20.00%
Theft from the person30.93-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft20.46-33.33%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.82-28.89%
Shoplifting167.40128.57%
Theft from the person83.70300.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.85-50.00%
Other theft51.39-50.00%
Public order51.16-50.00%
Drugs41.16-20.00%
Burglary30.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.69200.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4524.0640.62%
Anti-social behaviour1210.4150.00%
Public order102.7842.86%
Other theft102.31-23.08%
Shoplifting72.31-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.62150.00%
Drugs51.16400.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.46-50.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.23-75.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.74-28.89%
Other theft137.40-7.14%
Shoplifting103.01-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.31-33.33%
Public order71.85-41.67%
Burglary51.62-16.67%
Robbery41.16300.00%
Theft from the person40.93-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.93-33.33%
Other crime20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4527.7655.17%
Other theft1410.4155.56%
Public order123.2450.00%
Shoplifting122.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.7820.00%
Burglary62.7820.00%
Bicycle theft61.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.39-44.44%
Theft from the person51.16400.00%
Drugs11.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.2145.00%
Shoplifting246.71-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour105.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.31125.00%
Other theft92.0850.00%
Public order82.08100.00%
Burglary51.85-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.1625.00%
Other crime31.1650.00%
Drugs20.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.46-91.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2923.8320.83%
Violence and sexual offences206.71-57.45%
Theft from the person124.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.780.00%
Burglary61.85-50.00%
Other theft61.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.93300.00%
Public order40.93-55.56%
Drugs40.93100.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4729.6120.51%
Shoplifting2410.8741.18%
Burglary125.5571.43%
Public order92.78-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.08-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.8533.33%
Other theft61.85-14.29%
Theft from the person41.39-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.930.00%
Robbery20.93-50.00%
Drugs20.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3926.83-7.14%
Shoplifting179.02-15.00%
Public order153.93400.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.47233.33%
Burglary72.31250.00%
Other theft71.62-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.62-33.33%
Theft from the person51.39150.00%
Robbery41.16-33.33%
Drugs40.9333.33%
Other crime20.93100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4224.2961.54%
Shoplifting209.72233.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.6312.50%
Other theft92.0828.57%
Robbery62.0820.00%
Bicycle theft41.3933.33%
Drugs30.93-40.00%
Public order30.69-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-66.67%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Theft from the person20.46-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.280.00%
Public order126.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.080.00%
Other theft71.850.00%
Shoplifting61.620.00%
Robbery51.390.00%
Drugs51.160.00%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Burglary30.930.00%
Bicycle theft30.690.00%
Theft from the person30.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202415
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 20247
March 202412
February 20248
January 20244
December 20239
November 202315
October 20233
September 202312

A total of 459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202431
July 202434
June 202432
May 202445
April 202432
March 202445
February 202429
January 202420
December 202347
November 202339
October 202342
September 202326

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20249
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 202413
March 202414
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247
June 20246
May 202412
April 20248
March 202412
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202419
June 202416
May 20247
April 202410
March 202412
February 202424
January 202429
December 202324
November 202317
October 202320
September 20236

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 202412
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 202312
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 0RG 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. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Friars Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. New London Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Mildmay Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hamlet Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Redcliffe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Stapleford Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Lower Anchor Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Godfreys Mews
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Orchard Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Nursery Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Bradford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Falcons Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Baker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wolseley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. The Meades
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Anchor Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hall Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1