ROBERT CLOSE, CM2 6FJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 6FJ

ROBERT CLOSE, CM2 6FJ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.58 per 1,000 population. This CM2 6FJ 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 6FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 6FJ, encompassing approximately 939 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 6FJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Dukes Way with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Robert Close with total crimes: 4

ROBERT CLOSE, CM2 6FJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2042.5811.11%
Public order621.29200.00%
Vehicle crime46.390.00%
Other theft44.26-33.33%
Shoplifting24.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Burglary12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1847.9138.46%
Other theft619.16500.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.390.00%
Shoplifting44.26300.00%
Vehicle crime44.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.260.00%
Drugs22.130.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Possession of weapons12.130.00%
Other crime11.06-50.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.84300.00%
Other crime24.260.00%
Burglary12.130.00%
Shoplifting11.06-66.67%
Other theft11.06-75.00%
Robbery11.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.6162.50%
Other theft413.84100.00%
Shoplifting34.2650.00%
Public order23.19-33.33%
Burglary12.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.68-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour68.52100.00%
Public order36.3950.00%
Shoplifting23.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Other theft22.130.00%
Drugs12.130.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.7437.50%
Anti-social behaviour311.71-25.00%
Shoplifting23.19-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Other theft22.130.00%
Public order22.13100.00%
Robbery12.130.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Drugs11.06-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences829.81-11.11%
Shoplifting68.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.3933.33%
Drugs34.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.190.00%
Other theft22.130.00%
Burglary12.130.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.36-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.5850.00%
Shoplifting23.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Other theft22.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.130.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.74-23.08%
Public order410.65300.00%
Shoplifting34.26-25.00%
Other theft33.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.190.00%
Drugs22.130.00%
Bicycle theft12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.8744.44%
Shoplifting413.8433.33%
Other theft44.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.260.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13-66.67%
Other crime12.130.00%
Public order11.06-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.6828.57%
Criminal damage and arson69.580.00%
Shoplifting36.39-40.00%
Other theft33.19-25.00%
Public order33.190.00%
Vehicle crime23.190.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences734.07-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson67.45-50.00%
Shoplifting56.3925.00%
Other theft45.3233.33%
Public order34.26200.00%
Other crime23.190.00%
Possession of weapons22.130.00%
Burglary12.130.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%

In July 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1237.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences912.770.00%
Shoplifting49.580.00%
Vehicle crime44.260.00%
Other theft34.260.00%
Drugs13.190.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202418
May 202413
April 202413
March 20248
February 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 202313
September 20239
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236
August 20236
July 202312

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
August 20232

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
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. New Dukes Way
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Public order3
    Other theft2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Robert Close
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Plymouth Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Springfield Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eastern Approach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Inkerpole Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Lovibond Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Coppins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Burton Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Burgess Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dahlia Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1