CM2 5PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 5PP

CM2 5PP, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 700.58 per 1,000 population. This CM2 5PP 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 5PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 5PP, encompassing approximately 15 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 5PP area, explore the CM2 5PP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 5PP 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
  • Wharton Drive with total crimes: 1

CM2 5PP 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 offences4700.58100.00%
Vehicle crime4254.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson1254.760.00%
Other theft163.690.00%
Shoplifting163.69-87.50%

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
Shoplifting8827.95300.00%
Vehicle crime3509.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences2191.07-33.33%

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 offences3573.200.00%
Shoplifting2191.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2127.38100.00%
Public order2127.380.00%

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 crime5573.20-44.44%
Drugs1318.440.00%
Shoplifting163.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.690.00%
Possession of weapons163.690.00%

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 crime91019.02125.00%
Violence and sexual offences2573.20-50.00%
Public order2127.380.00%
Burglary1127.380.00%
Shoplifting163.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.690.00%

In February 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 offences4891.64100.00%
Vehicle crime4254.76-20.00%
Shoplifting2254.76-60.00%
Public order2127.38100.00%
Drugs1127.380.00%
Other theft163.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5891.6466.67%
Vehicle crime5318.4466.67%
Violence and sexual offences2318.44-66.67%
Other crime1127.380.00%
Public order163.69-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61082.710.00%
Shoplifting3382.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime3191.07-50.00%
Public order2191.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1127.380.00%
Drugs163.690.00%
Possession of weapons163.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61528.53100.00%
Shoplifting6382.13500.00%
Vehicle crime6382.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3382.13200.00%
Other theft1191.070.00%
Drugs163.690.00%
Public order163.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3636.8950.00%
Vehicle crime3191.0750.00%
Other theft1191.070.00%
Shoplifting163.69-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour163.690.00%
Public order163.690.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3573.20-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences2191.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime2127.38100.00%
Bicycle theft1127.380.00%
Drugs163.69-50.00%

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 theft51210.0966.67%
Shoplifting5318.44150.00%
Violence and sexual offences3318.4450.00%
Public order2191.07100.00%
Drugs2127.380.00%
Vehicle crime1127.38-75.00%
Bicycle theft163.690.00%

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 crime4827.950.00%
Other theft3254.760.00%
Shoplifting2191.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences2127.380.00%
Public order1127.380.00%
Robbery163.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 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 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 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 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 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 20231
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 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 5PP 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
  • 3. Wharton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1