CM2 6SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 6SL

CM2 6SL, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.57 per 1,000 population. This CM2 6SL 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 6SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 6SL, encompassing approximately 3503 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 6SL area, explore the CM2 6SL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CM2 6SL area, visit the CM2 6SL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

CM2 6SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cawkwell Close with total crimes: 5
  • Samuel Manor with total crimes: 2
  • Portway with total crimes: 2

CM2 6SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences94.57800.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5750.00%
Other theft20.86-66.67%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft64.570.00%
Public order21.710.00%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.85200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.7125.00%
Vehicle crime41.43300.00%
Shoplifting31.14200.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.14100.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.14-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7166.67%
Other theft31.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-60.00%
Shoplifting10.57-83.33%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.71400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.43-70.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.7142.86%
Drugs12.850.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.28-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour52.00400.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.57-77.78%
Other theft10.57-88.89%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.2810.00%
Other theft93.1412.50%
Shoplifting92.57125.00%
Public order22.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.42100.00%
Other theft82.8560.00%
Shoplifting42.28300.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.570.00%
Other theft51.430.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20239
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 202410
January 20247
December 202311
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20246
January 20242
December 20239
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cawkwell Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Samuel Manor
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Portway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Burton Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Petrebrook
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hopkins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aldridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1