CM2 5PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 5PX

CM2 5PX, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.70 per 1,000 population. This CM2 5PX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM2 postcode area, which has experienced 362 crimes and a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM2 5PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 5PX, encompassing approximately 708 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM2 5PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springfield Lyons Approach with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Suffolk Drive with total crimes: 1

CM2 5PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting312.70-70.00%
Vehicle crime34.230.00%
Public order24.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.820.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1023.98400.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.11300.00%
Other theft25.640.00%
Public order12.820.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting211.29-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour22.820.00%
Vehicle crime22.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.82-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.41-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting726.81250.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.88200.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.23-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.230.00%
Vehicle crime22.820.00%
Bicycle theft12.820.00%
Theft from the person11.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.1125.00%
Shoplifting27.050.00%
Burglary12.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-83.33%
Other theft11.410.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson622.57500.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.640.00%
Shoplifting24.23100.00%
Vehicle crime12.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting15.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting414.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.640.00%
Vehicle crime22.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.82-50.00%
Burglary11.410.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.230.00%
Burglary12.820.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.110.00%
Other theft28.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.820.00%
Robbery11.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Springfield Lyons Approach
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Suffolk Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Murrell Lock
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Wallflower Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1