FORDSON ROAD, CM2 5PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 5PL

FORDSON ROAD, CM2 5PL, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 452.35 per 1,000 population. This CM2 5PL 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 5PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 5PL, encompassing approximately 22 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 5PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Fordson Road with total crimes: 4

FORDSON ROAD, CM2 5PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4452.35300.00%
Vehicle crime4180.9433.33%
Other theft1180.940.00%
Shoplifting145.24-87.50%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8542.82300.00%
Vehicle crime3361.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences1135.71-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3407.120.00%
Shoplifting2135.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour290.47100.00%
Public order290.470.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5407.12-44.44%
Drugs1226.180.00%
Shoplifting145.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.240.00%
Possession of weapons145.240.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime9723.76125.00%
Violence and sexual offences2407.12-33.33%
Public order290.470.00%
Burglary190.470.00%
Shoplifting145.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.240.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4588.06-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences3180.9450.00%
Shoplifting2135.71-66.67%
Public order290.47100.00%
Drugs190.470.00%
Other theft145.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6678.53100.00%
Vehicle crime5271.4166.67%
Violence and sexual offences2226.18-60.00%
Other crime190.470.00%
Public order145.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5723.76150.00%
Shoplifting3226.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime3135.71-50.00%
Public order2135.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour190.47-66.67%
Drugs145.240.00%
Possession of weapons145.240.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6859.47500.00%
Vehicle crime6271.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3271.41200.00%
Violence and sexual offences2135.710.00%
Drugs190.470.00%
Public order145.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3452.350.00%
Public order2135.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences290.470.00%
Other theft190.470.00%
Shoplifting145.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour145.240.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3452.35-40.00%
Vehicle crime3135.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences2135.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft190.470.00%
Drugs145.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5859.4766.67%
Shoplifting5226.18150.00%
Violence and sexual offences4226.18100.00%
Public order2180.94100.00%
Drugs290.470.00%
Bicycle theft190.470.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4633.290.00%
Other theft3180.940.00%
Shoplifting2135.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences290.470.00%
Public order190.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.240.00%
Robbery145.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233
July 20234

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
July 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 5PL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Fordson Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1