BROOKHURST CLOSE, CM2 6DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 6DX

BROOKHURST CLOSE, CM2 6DX, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.66 per 1,000 population. This CM2 6DX 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 6DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 6DX, encompassing approximately 1983 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 6DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 26
  • Bishops Court Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Kingston Crescent with total crimes: 1

BROOKHURST CLOSE, CM2 6DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.6616.67%
Criminal damage and arson510.5925.00%
Other crime32.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Public order21.01-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.14-21.74%
Public order59.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5233.33%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.1635.29%
Anti-social behaviour311.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.12-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson48.57300.00%
Other crime22.02-50.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.12-48.57%
Other crime49.07300.00%
Bicycle theft22.020.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.709.38%
Criminal damage and arson317.65-40.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.50-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.70190.91%
Criminal damage and arson516.130.00%
Other crime52.52400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.00%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Public order11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.07-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.550.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In January 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 offences1511.0915.38%
Other theft37.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51100.00%
Burglary11.01-75.00%
Other crime10.50-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.12-43.48%
Other crime66.55100.00%
Burglary43.020.00%
Other theft12.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.629.52%
Other crime311.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51100.00%
Public order11.01-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.160.00%
Other crime410.590.00%
Burglary32.020.00%
Public order31.510.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 202423
June 202417
May 202418
April 202435
March 202432
February 202411
January 202415
December 202313
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 3 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

A total of 3 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Prison
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Other crime3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bishops Court Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Kingston Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Yarwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sandford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Springfield Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Telford Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Llewellyn Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Dalrymple Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Lionfield Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Parklands Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Chelmer Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Old Court Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Regency Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1