CHELMER ROAD, CM2 6DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 6DG

CHELMER ROAD, CM2 6DG, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.84 per 1,000 population. This CM2 6DG 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 6DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 6DG, encompassing approximately 2236 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CM2 6DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Ruskin Road with total crimes: 4
  • Springfield Park Avenue with total crimes: 4

CHELMER ROAD, CM2 6DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order79.84133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.68200.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Shoplifting20.89-33.33%
Other crime10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.58200.00%
Public order31.34200.00%
Shoplifting31.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.39200.00%
Burglary32.680.00%
Shoplifting31.34-40.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Public order10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.18150.00%
Burglary34.4750.00%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Bicycle theft21.34100.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.05-20.00%
Shoplifting41.79100.00%
Other theft31.79-25.00%
Drugs21.34100.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.71-58.33%
Other theft42.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%
Shoplifting20.89-33.33%
Drugs10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1211.62100.00%
Public order45.360.00%
Shoplifting31.79-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Theft from the person10.890.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1313.411200.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.81-60.00%
Public order42.68300.00%
Other theft31.7950.00%
Burglary11.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.6266.67%
Burglary36.710.00%
Other theft21.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.6228.57%
Vehicle crime44.02300.00%
Other theft41.79-20.00%
Burglary31.79-25.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.180.00%
Other theft53.130.00%
Burglary42.240.00%
Shoplifting31.790.00%
Robbery11.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 202412
January 20246
December 202315
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 202413
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Ruskin Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Springfield Park Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Springfield Park Parade
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Yarwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Springfield Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hill Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hill Road South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Byron Road
    Total1
    Public order1