GAINSBOROUGH CRESCENT, CM2 6DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 6DJ

GAINSBOROUGH CRESCENT, CM2 6DJ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.06 per 1,000 population. This CM2 6DJ 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 6DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 6DJ, encompassing approximately 2921 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 6DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 17
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Jeffcut Road with total crimes: 3

GAINSBOROUGH CRESCENT, CM2 6DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.0686.67%
Vehicle crime39.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.58-25.00%
Other theft35.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03200.00%
Other crime21.03-33.33%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.61-44.44%
Public order36.8550.00%
Other crime31.0350.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-75.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.1112.50%
Drugs412.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-25.00%
Other crime21.03-60.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.77146.15%
Other crime510.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.53-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.4550.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.2136.36%
Other theft25.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Other crime10.34-83.33%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.58-45.00%
Other crime63.76100.00%
Burglary42.050.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.58-9.09%
Other crime36.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Public order10.68-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.03100.00%
Burglary57.53400.00%
Other crime31.7150.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Other theft20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.50-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-33.33%
Other crime20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.21-37.50%
Other theft35.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.010.00%
Other theft48.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202415
May 202420
April 202436
March 202432
February 202413
January 202415
December 202311
November 202320
October 202322
September 202311
August 202315
July 202324

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
July 20231

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
October 20232
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20235
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Prison
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Jeffcut Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cavendish Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sandford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Springfield Park Hill
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Springfield Park Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Springfield Park Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Kingston Crescent
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Yarwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Springfield Park Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Newcourt Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Oaklea Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1