CM2 0SW, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 260 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 155.18 per 1,000 population. This CM2 0SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM2 postcode area, which has experienced 453 crimes and a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this CM2 0SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 0SW, encompassing approximately 1675 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 155.18 | -31.82% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 44.76 | -12.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 24.47 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 28 | 16.71 | 86.67% |
| Drugs | 18 | 16.71 | 38.46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 10.74 | -15.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 10.15 | -38.89% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 6.57 | 22.22% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 6.57 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 4.77 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.58 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.58 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.98 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.79 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 164.72 | 46.67% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 65.65 | 42.42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 28.05 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 18 | 11.94 | 5.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 10.74 | -15.79% |
| Public order | 15 | 9.55 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 13 | 8.95 | 116.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 7.76 | -10.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 5.37 | 500.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 3.58 | -14.29% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 3.58 | -44.44% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.98 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 2.39 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.39 | -40.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 128.91 | -19.35% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 44.76 | 17.86% |
| Public order | 20 | 19.70 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 11.94 | -26.92% |
| Other theft | 17 | 11.34 | 54.55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 10.15 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 7.16 | 25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 5.97 | 125.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 5.37 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 4.18 | -62.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.58 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.98 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 | 137.87 | 38.81% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 55.50 | -26.32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 16.71 | 44.44% |
| Public order | 24 | 15.52 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 16 | 14.32 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 9.55 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 7.16 | -26.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 6.57 | -27.27% |
| Other crime | 5 | 4.77 | 400.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.98 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.39 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.19 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.60 | -85.71% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 123.54 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 39.99 | 22.58% |
| Public order | 20 | 22.68 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 11.94 | 63.64% |
| Other theft | 15 | 10.74 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 8.95 | 57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 6.57 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 4.77 | -46.67% |
| Robbery | 7 | 4.77 | 250.00% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 4.18 | -37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.98 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.98 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.19 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.19 | -80.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 134 | 167.71 | 106.15% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 79.97 | -46.55% |
| Public order | 25 | 18.50 | 8.70% |
| Other theft | 20 | 14.92 | 42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 11.94 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 15 | 9.55 | 36.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 8.95 | -8.33% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 6.57 | 700.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 4.77 | 75.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 4.18 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.98 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.39 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.19 | -71.43% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 130.11 | 4.84% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 38.79 | 7.41% |
| Public order | 23 | 34.62 | 43.75% |
| Other theft | 14 | 13.73 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 8.36 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 7.16 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 11 | 7.16 | -21.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 6.57 | 250.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 4.18 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.98 | -20.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.39 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.79 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.19 | -92.31% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 135.48 | -24.39% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 37.00 | 10.20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 32.23 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 10.74 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 9.55 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 14 | 8.36 | 27.27% |
| Drugs | 14 | 8.36 | 133.33% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 8.36 | 44.44% |
| Other crime | 10 | 7.76 | 900.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 5.97 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.98 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.79 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 | 127.12 | -4.65% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 48.94 | 63.33% |
| Public order | 18 | 29.24 | -37.93% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 10.74 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 9.55 | -29.41% |
| Other theft | 11 | 7.16 | -26.67% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 6.57 | 12.50% |
| Drugs | 6 | 5.37 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.58 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.39 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.19 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.60 | -80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.60 | -66.67% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 | 138.46 | -6.52% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 51.33 | 7.14% |
| Public order | 29 | 17.90 | 52.63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 17.31 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 11.94 | -5.56% |
| Other theft | 15 | 10.15 | -21.05% |
| Drugs | 10 | 8.95 | -9.09% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 5.97 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 4.77 | -37.50% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.98 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.39 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.79 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.79 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 | 141.45 | -4.17% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 54.91 | 27.27% |
| Other theft | 19 | 16.71 | 5.56% |
| Public order | 19 | 11.34 | -75.32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 11.34 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 10.74 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 11 | 9.55 | 22.22% |
| Robbery | 8 | 6.57 | -11.11% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 4.77 | -38.46% |
| Other crime | 6 | 4.77 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.58 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.39 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.39 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.19 | -60.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 77 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 | 182.03 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 77 | 57.30 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 45.96 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 13.13 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 12.53 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 18 | 11.94 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 10.74 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 9 | 7.76 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 5.37 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 5.37 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.98 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 2.39 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.39 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.39 | 0.00% |
A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 28 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 26 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 21 |
A total of 183 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 14 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 15 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
A total of 314 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 77 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 28 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 20 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| March 2024 | 25 |
| February 2024 | 23 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 29 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 77 |
A total of 1037 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 75 |
| July 2024 | 110 |
| June 2024 | 75 |
| May 2024 | 93 |
| April 2024 | 67 |
| March 2024 | 134 |
| February 2024 | 65 |
| January 2024 | 62 |
| December 2023 | 82 |
| November 2023 | 86 |
| October 2023 | 92 |
| September 2023 | 96 |
A total of 92 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 183 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 17 |
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 459 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 41 |
| July 2024 | 47 |
| June 2024 | 33 |
| May 2024 | 28 |
| April 2024 | 38 |
| March 2024 | 31 |
| February 2024 | 58 |
| January 2024 | 54 |
| December 2023 | 49 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 28 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 75 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 0SW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 75 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 38 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 32 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 20 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |