SPRINGFIELD ROAD, CM2 6AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 6AR

SPRINGFIELD ROAD, CM2 6AR, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.09 per 1,000 population. This CM2 6AR 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 6AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 6AR, encompassing approximately 1521 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 6AR area, explore the CM2 6AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM2 6AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Dukes Way with total crimes: 21
  • Springfield Green with total crimes: 2
  • Bishops Court Gardens with total crimes: 1

SPRINGFIELD ROAD, CM2 6AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.09-50.00%
Public order55.2625.00%
Possession of weapons43.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6350.00%
Burglary21.97100.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Other theft21.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.01-15.79%
Public order410.520.00%
Other theft42.63100.00%
Robbery32.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.97100.00%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.75-13.64%
Public order412.49100.00%
Other theft22.63-60.00%
Shoplifting11.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.3057.14%
Other theft514.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.29100.00%
Drugs21.310.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.7827.27%
Other crime29.200.00%
Bicycle theft21.31100.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Theft from the person11.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.4937.50%
Other theft37.230.00%
Public order21.97-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.52-27.27%
Public order35.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.97100.00%
Drugs11.310.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.8157.14%
Vehicle crime27.230.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Robbery11.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Burglary10.660.00%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.49-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.600.00%
Drugs21.970.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.18-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson26.570.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.78-20.00%
Public order47.89300.00%
Drugs22.63100.00%
Other theft21.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.31100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.750.00%
Other theft49.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202419
June 202422
May 202414
April 202411
March 20248
February 202411
January 20247
December 202310
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 6AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. New Dukes Way
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Possession of weapons4
    Public order4
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Springfield Green
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Bishops Court Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Kingston Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Llewellyn Close
    Total1
    Public order1