CM2 6JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 6JZ

CM2 6JZ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.23 per 1,000 population. This CM2 6JZ 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 6JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 6JZ, encompassing approximately 2855 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (61.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (45.83% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)

CM2 6JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 65
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 45
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20

CM2 6JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8967.2361.82%
Shoplifting3531.1645.83%
Other theft1212.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.20-18.18%
Bicycle theft93.1512.50%
Public order93.1528.57%
Criminal damage and arson83.15-33.33%
Other crime52.80-16.67%
Burglary41.75300.00%
Vehicle crime41.40-20.00%
Robbery31.4050.00%
Theft from the person31.05-50.00%
Drugs21.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5552.17-26.67%
Shoplifting2419.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.20-21.43%
Other theft93.850.00%
Bicycle theft83.1560.00%
Public order72.80-53.33%
Other crime62.45-25.00%
Theft from the person62.10200.00%
Vehicle crime52.100.00%
Drugs21.75-77.78%
Robbery20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7559.18-2.60%
Shoplifting2426.26-7.69%
Public order158.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.2516.67%
Drugs94.9050.00%
Other theft93.15-25.00%
Other crime83.15700.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.800.00%
Bicycle theft52.10-37.50%
Theft from the person21.750.00%
Robbery20.70-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7760.23-27.36%
Shoplifting2626.96-3.70%
Public order159.10-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour125.2533.33%
Other theft124.20-14.29%
Bicycle theft84.20700.00%
Drugs62.8020.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.10-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.10-25.00%
Robbery31.050.00%
Theft from the person21.05-50.00%
Other crime10.70-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10671.7892.73%
Shoplifting2737.12-35.71%
Public order169.4533.33%
Other theft145.60250.00%
Other crime104.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.50125.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.150.00%
Drugs52.45-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.7533.33%
Theft from the person41.40100.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5550.427.84%
Shoplifting4219.2635.48%
Public order1214.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.2016.67%
Drugs62.4520.00%
Other crime42.10-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-69.23%
Other theft41.40-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.4050.00%
Theft from the person21.05-60.00%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.70-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5150.42-22.73%
Shoplifting3117.8619.23%
Anti-social behaviour1310.8585.71%
Other theft104.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.50-50.00%
Public order62.10-50.00%
Drugs52.10-16.67%
Other crime51.75-16.67%
Bicycle theft51.750.00%
Theft from the person51.750.00%
Burglary31.75-25.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6655.68-15.38%
Shoplifting2623.1123.81%
Criminal damage and arson129.10100.00%
Public order124.20-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour74.20-12.50%
Drugs62.4550.00%
Other theft62.10-33.33%
Other crime62.1050.00%
Theft from the person52.1025.00%
Burglary41.75100.00%
Possession of weapons41.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.4050.00%
Robbery21.05100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7858.139.86%
Public order2327.3176.92%
Shoplifting218.0575.00%
Other theft97.35-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.15-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson62.80-25.00%
Drugs42.10-33.33%
Other crime41.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.40-20.00%
Theft from the person41.4033.33%
Vehicle crime21.40-33.33%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Robbery10.70-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7156.732.90%
Anti-social behaviour1424.86100.00%
Public order134.90-80.88%
Shoplifting124.55-33.33%
Other theft104.20-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson83.50-27.27%
Robbery72.8075.00%
Drugs62.45100.00%
Other crime62.100.00%
Bicycle theft52.10-44.44%
Burglary31.7550.00%
Vehicle crime31.05-40.00%
Theft from the person31.05200.00%
Possession of weapons11.05-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6976.330.00%
Public order6824.16325.00%
Shoplifting1823.81-21.74%
Other theft136.30116.67%
Criminal damage and arson114.55120.00%
Bicycle theft93.8512.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.15-53.33%
Other crime62.45200.00%
Vehicle crime52.1066.67%
Robbery41.7533.33%
Drugs31.40-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.05100.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6955.68-14.81%
Shoplifting2324.1635.29%
Public order168.05128.57%
Anti-social behaviour155.6025.00%
Bicycle theft85.25-20.00%
Other theft62.80-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson52.10-64.29%
Drugs51.75-28.57%
Robbery31.7550.00%
Vehicle crime31.05-62.50%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Other crime20.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.70-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8162.680.00%
Shoplifting1728.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.950.00%
Other theft144.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.900.00%
Bicycle theft104.200.00%
Vehicle crime83.500.00%
Drugs72.800.00%
Public order72.450.00%
Other crime32.450.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202411
May 202414
April 202412
March 20249
February 20244
January 202413
December 20237
November 20238
October 202314
September 20237
August 202315
July 202312

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20249
May 20249
April 202412
March 202414
February 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 202310
September 202313
August 20236
July 202314

A total of 326 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202435
June 202424
May 202424
April 202426
March 202427
February 202442
January 202431
December 202326
November 202321
October 202312
September 202318
August 202323
July 202317

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 942 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202489
June 202455
May 202475
April 202477
March 2024106
February 202455
January 202451
December 202366
November 202378
October 202371
September 202369
August 202369
July 202381

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20234
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20234
October 20235
September 20239
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 202312
November 20236
October 20238
September 202311
August 20235
July 202314

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20241
March 202410
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 219 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 202415
April 202415
March 202416
February 202412
January 20246
December 202312
November 202323
October 202313
September 202368
August 202316
July 20237

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total65
    Violence and sexual offences33
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other crime2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total45
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Bicycle theft4
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Prison
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tindal Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Brockley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Regina Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Weight Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Springfield Park Hill
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Hill Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sandringham Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Can Bridge Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Meadowside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Riverside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. A1099
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1