CM2 6BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 6BU

CM2 6BU, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.71 per 1,000 population. This CM2 6BU 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 6BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 6BU, encompassing approximately 1225 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-87.50% decrease)

CM2 6BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springfield Green with total crimes: 2
  • Bishops Court Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Kingston Crescent with total crimes: 1

CM2 6BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.63-87.50%
Public order10.82-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.87166.67%
Criminal damage and arson26.53100.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Robbery21.630.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.71-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.450.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.42166.67%
Other theft26.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.16200.00%
Bicycle theft22.45100.00%
Public order21.63100.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.710.00%
Public order11.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.26-50.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Robbery11.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.450.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.450.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.34-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour23.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Public order11.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.060.00%
Other theft45.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.260.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 6BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Springfield Green
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Bishops Court Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Kingston Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Telford Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Llewellyn Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Dalrymple Close
    Total1
    Burglary1