CM2 5EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 5EZ

CM2 5EZ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 706.09 per 1,000 population. This CM2 5EZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM2 postcode area, which has experienced 468 crimes and a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM2 5EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 5EZ, encompassing approximately 8 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 5EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fordson Road with total crimes: 4
  • Springfield Lyons Approach with total crimes: 2

CM2 5EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2706.09-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences2235.36-33.33%
Vehicle crime1235.360.00%
Other theft1117.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting101647.54150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31176.81200.00%
Theft from the person1353.040.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4588.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1470.730.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2470.73100.00%
Vehicle crime1235.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences1117.68-50.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary2588.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences2235.360.00%
Shoplifting1235.36-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3588.410.00%
Drugs1353.040.00%
Vehicle crime1117.680.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3470.73-25.00%
Burglary1353.040.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4706.09-60.00%
Public order1470.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour1117.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting101529.86150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21176.810.00%
Other theft1235.360.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4706.090.00%
Other theft1470.730.00%
Public order1117.680.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting41176.81-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences3470.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson1353.040.00%
Bicycle theft1117.680.00%
Vehicle crime1117.680.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting102353.63100.00%
Other theft41176.8133.33%
Violence and sexual offences3470.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson1353.040.00%
Bicycle theft1117.680.00%
Public order1117.680.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting51529.860.00%
Other theft3588.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences2353.040.00%
Public order1235.360.00%
Vehicle crime1117.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson1117.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234
September 20234
August 202310
July 20235

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 5EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fordson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Springfield Lyons Approach
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1