CM2 5LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 5LG

CM2 5LG, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 304.02 per 1,000 population. This CM2 5LG 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 5LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 5LG, encompassing approximately 32 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

CM2 5LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foxglove Way with total crimes: 5
  • Springfield Lyons Approach with total crimes: 2
  • Wallflower Court with total crimes: 2

CM2 5LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5304.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour2152.010.00%
Shoplifting160.80-83.33%
Vehicle crime130.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.40-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6395.23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences3182.41-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson391.210.00%
Theft from the person191.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8304.02300.00%
Shoplifting2243.22100.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson6425.630.00%
Vehicle crime2182.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences260.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour260.800.00%
Shoplifting160.800.00%
Burglary130.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary191.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences130.400.00%
Vehicle crime130.400.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2121.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences130.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary160.800.00%
Shoplifting130.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2152.01100.00%
Shoplifting160.80-75.00%
Other theft130.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour130.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4212.8133.33%
Other theft1121.610.00%
Burglary130.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences130.400.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3212.8150.00%
Public order291.210.00%
Burglary160.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences130.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2212.81-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences260.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.80-80.00%
Burglary130.400.00%
Vehicle crime130.400.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson5395.2366.67%
Shoplifting5152.0166.67%
Violence and sexual offences2152.01100.00%
Public order160.800.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3273.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson391.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences191.210.00%
Other crime130.400.00%
Burglary130.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20246
February 20241
September 20231
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Foxglove Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Springfield Lyons Approach
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wallflower Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dahlia Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1