CM2 6NE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 6NE

CM2 6NE, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.71 per 1,000 population. This CM2 6NE 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 6NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 6NE, encompassing approximately 2481 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (32.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

CM2 6NE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 45
  • Prison with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

CM2 6NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4940.7132.43%
Other theft819.7533.33%
Shoplifting83.22300.00%
Bicycle theft73.2240.00%
Public order72.8216.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.42-50.00%
Other crime32.42-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Robbery21.21100.00%
Drugs10.81-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3735.06-27.45%
Criminal damage and arson1214.911100.00%
Other crime74.840.00%
Public order62.82-25.00%
Other theft62.4250.00%
Bicycle theft52.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.02-50.00%
Drugs31.61-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Shoplifting21.21-33.33%
Burglary10.810.00%
Robbery10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5137.08-13.56%
Public order820.56-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour83.22300.00%
Other crime73.22600.00%
Drugs52.8266.67%
Other theft42.02-42.86%
Shoplifting31.61-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.21-40.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5938.29-4.84%
Public order923.78-10.00%
Other theft73.6375.00%
Bicycle theft52.8266.67%
Shoplifting42.02-20.00%
Drugs31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.40-90.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6242.3267.57%
Other crime1024.99150.00%
Public order104.0366.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.03100.00%
Shoplifting52.420.00%
Other theft42.02100.00%
Bicycle theft31.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Drugs10.81-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3728.210.00%
Public order614.91100.00%
Shoplifting52.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0233.33%
Other crime41.6133.33%
Drugs41.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Other theft20.81-66.67%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3728.2185.00%
Shoplifting1014.9142.86%
Other theft64.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.42-50.00%
Other crime31.21-50.00%
Public order31.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.00-58.33%
Shoplifting78.06133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.82100.00%
Public order62.42-45.45%
Other crime62.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.42400.00%
Vehicle crime42.02100.00%
Burglary41.610.00%
Other theft31.61-50.00%
Drugs31.21200.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4832.2420.00%
Public order1119.3522.22%
Other theft64.4350.00%
Other crime42.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-40.00%
Shoplifting31.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-80.00%
Drugs10.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4035.47-11.11%
Public order916.12-85.48%
Other crime63.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.42400.00%
Shoplifting52.02-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson52.020.00%
Other theft42.020.00%
Drugs41.610.00%
Bicycle theft31.610.00%
Vehicle crime31.2150.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order6255.62588.89%
Violence and sexual offences4524.997.14%
Shoplifting918.14-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson53.6325.00%
Other crime42.02100.00%
Other theft41.61100.00%
Bicycle theft31.6150.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-50.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4235.47-17.65%
Shoplifting1416.9355.56%
Public order95.64350.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.61-42.86%
Bicycle theft21.61-50.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Other theft20.81-66.67%
Other crime20.81-33.33%
Drugs10.81-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5137.890.00%
Shoplifting920.560.00%
Vehicle crime73.630.00%
Other theft62.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.420.00%
Bicycle theft42.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.610.00%
Other crime31.610.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 578 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202449
June 202437
May 202451
April 202459
March 202462
February 202437
January 202437
December 202320
November 202348
October 202340
September 202345
August 202342
July 202351

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202412
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20241
March 202410
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20249
March 202410
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 202311
October 20239
September 202362
August 20239
July 20232

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235
September 20239
August 202314
July 20239

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 6NE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. 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
  • 2. Prison
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Regina Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Weight Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Springfield Park Hill
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sandringham Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Perry Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cobbs Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Meadowside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Riverside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. A1099
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1