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

Overview of Crime in CM2 6DX

BROOKHURST CLOSE, CM2 6DX, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.16 per 1,000 population. This CM2 6DX 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CM2 6DX 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
  • Sandford Road with total crimes: 2

BROOKHURST CLOSE, CM2 6DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences2119.1640.00%
Other crime410.59100.00%
Burglary32.02200.00%
Public order31.51200.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.60-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.60-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour29.07100.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Other theft11.01-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.160.00%
Other theft313.110.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202417
May 202418
April 202435
March 202432
February 202411
January 202415
December 202313
November 202323
October 202321
September 202315
August 202318
July 202326

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
October 20232
September 20234
July 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20233
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 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
May 20241
February 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 6DX 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. Sandford Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Springfield Park Hill
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hillary Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Kingston Crescent
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Yarwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Springfield Park Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Newcourt Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Oaklea Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Perry Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cobbs Place
    Total1
    Other theft1