CM2 6NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 6NJ

CM2 6NJ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.12 per 1,000 population. This CM2 6NJ 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 6NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 6NJ, encompassing approximately 1977 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

CM2 6NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Ruskin Road with total crimes: 4
  • Springfield Park Avenue with total crimes: 4

CM2 6NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.1250.00%
Public order63.03500.00%
Shoplifting43.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.56-33.33%
Shoplifting32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.600.00%
Burglary33.030.00%
Shoplifting31.52-66.67%
Other crime21.520.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.60350.00%
Other theft24.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.0925.00%
Burglary32.5350.00%
Vehicle crime31.520.00%
Shoplifting21.52-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Other theft11.01-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.61150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.53-20.00%
Other theft32.02-25.00%
Drugs21.520.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.09-37.50%
Other theft42.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.020.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Shoplifting21.01-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.61-20.00%
Shoplifting34.05-76.92%
Vehicle crime21.52100.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.18160.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.5711.11%
Other theft35.0650.00%
Public order31.52200.00%
Burglary11.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.1450.00%
Shoplifting54.55150.00%
Burglary32.53200.00%
Other theft21.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.61-14.29%
Other theft43.0333.33%
Shoplifting22.02-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.540.00%
Other theft33.540.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 202413
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Ruskin Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Springfield Park Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hurst Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Yarwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Springfield Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Byron Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Berkely Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mill Vue Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1