CM2 5PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 5PR

CM2 5PR, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 681.31 per 1,000 population. This CM2 5PR 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 5PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 5PR, encompassing approximately 17 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 5PR area, explore the CM2 5PR 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: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 5PR 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
  • Honor Link with total crimes: 1

CM2 5PR 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 offences4681.31100.00%
Vehicle crime4227.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson2227.100.00%
Other theft1113.550.00%
Shoplifting156.78-87.50%

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
Shoplifting8738.08300.00%
Vehicle crime3454.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences2170.33-33.33%

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 offences3567.76200.00%
Shoplifting2170.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2113.55100.00%
Public order2113.550.00%
Drugs1113.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime5567.76-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences1283.88-50.00%
Drugs156.780.00%
Shoplifting156.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.780.00%
Possession of weapons156.780.00%

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 crime9908.41125.00%
Violence and sexual offences2510.98-60.00%
Public order2113.550.00%
Burglary1113.550.00%
Shoplifting156.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5851.6366.67%
Vehicle crime4283.88-20.00%
Shoplifting2227.10-66.67%
Public order2113.55100.00%
Drugs1113.550.00%
Other theft156.780.00%

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
Shoplifting6908.41100.00%
Vehicle crime5340.6566.67%
Violence and sexual offences3283.88-50.00%
Other crime1170.330.00%
Public order156.78-50.00%

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 offences61021.960.00%
Shoplifting3340.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime3170.33-50.00%
Public order2170.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1113.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour156.78-66.67%
Drugs156.780.00%
Possession of weapons156.780.00%

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 offences61362.61100.00%
Shoplifting6340.65500.00%
Vehicle crime6340.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour3340.65200.00%
Other theft1170.330.00%
Drugs156.780.00%
Public order156.78-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 crime4681.3133.33%
Violence and sexual offences3227.100.00%
Public order2170.330.00%
Other theft1113.550.00%
Shoplifting156.78-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour156.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.53-40.00%
Shoplifting3170.33-40.00%
Vehicle crime3170.33200.00%
Bicycle theft1170.330.00%
Drugs156.78-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51192.29150.00%
Other theft5283.8866.67%
Shoplifting5283.88150.00%
Public order2283.88100.00%
Drugs2113.550.00%
Vehicle crime1113.55-75.00%
Bicycle theft156.780.00%

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 crime4794.860.00%
Other theft3227.100.00%
Shoplifting2170.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences2113.550.00%
Public order1113.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.780.00%
Robbery156.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
July 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 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 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 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
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 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 20234
September 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 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 5PR 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. Honor Link
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Wharton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1