CM2 6YT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 6YT

CM2 6YT, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.03 per 1,000 population. This CM2 6YT 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 6YT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 6YT, encompassing approximately 2919 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-60.87% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

CM2 6YT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 54
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

CM2 6YT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3726.03-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour912.67-60.87%
Shoplifting83.08-42.86%
Public order62.74-57.14%
Bicycle theft52.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.71100.00%
Other theft31.37-40.00%
Burglary11.03-83.33%
Drugs10.34-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3843.50-15.56%
Anti-social behaviour2313.02360.00%
Shoplifting147.88-39.13%
Public order144.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.80166.67%
Drugs72.74600.00%
Burglary62.40200.00%
Bicycle theft52.0625.00%
Other theft51.71-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other crime20.69-33.33%
Theft from the person10.69-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4536.319.76%
Shoplifting2315.4176.92%
Other theft87.8833.33%
Public order72.74250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.40-37.50%
Bicycle theft41.7133.33%
Other crime31.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-40.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Theft from the person20.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Robbery10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4131.51-12.77%
Shoplifting1314.0418.18%
Anti-social behaviour84.45-50.00%
Other theft62.74-25.00%
Theft from the person62.06500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.06-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Bicycle theft31.03-57.14%
Public order21.03-77.78%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.34-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4738.7134.29%
Anti-social behaviour1616.1060.00%
Shoplifting115.48-38.89%
Public order93.7750.00%
Other theft83.0814.29%
Bicycle theft72.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.40100.00%
Drugs52.060.00%
Other crime21.710.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3534.25-46.97%
Shoplifting1811.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.17-16.67%
Bicycle theft73.43600.00%
Other theft72.40-36.36%
Public order62.40-45.45%
Drugs52.060.00%
Robbery41.710.00%
Possession of weapons31.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-25.00%
Theft from the person11.03-75.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6650.6969.23%
Shoplifting2722.61-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.25300.00%
Other theft114.11175.00%
Public order113.7757.14%
Drugs53.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-55.56%
Theft from the person41.37300.00%
Other crime21.37100.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3937.3456.00%
Shoplifting3013.36114.29%
Criminal damage and arson910.2812.50%
Public order73.08133.33%
Drugs52.400.00%
Vehicle crime41.710.00%
Other theft41.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-70.00%
Bicycle theft21.03-33.33%
Burglary20.69-66.67%
Theft from the person10.69-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2531.51-56.90%
Shoplifting148.56-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour104.8066.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.43-42.86%
Other theft62.74100.00%
Burglary62.0620.00%
Drugs52.0666.67%
Theft from the person51.710.00%
Vehicle crime41.7133.33%
Bicycle theft31.370.00%
Public order31.03-57.14%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Robbery10.69-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5844.193.57%
Shoplifting1819.8780.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.17180.00%
Public order74.80-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.4020.00%
Burglary52.060.00%
Theft from the person51.7166.67%
Possession of weapons41.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Drugs31.03-25.00%
Other theft31.03-40.00%
Robbery21.03100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5638.3651.35%
Public order1119.1857.14%
Shoplifting103.77150.00%
Other theft53.43-28.57%
Burglary51.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.71-37.50%
Drugs41.71100.00%
Vehicle crime31.37-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.03-25.00%
Theft from the person31.0350.00%
Robbery11.03-80.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3732.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour1012.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.430.00%
Other theft72.740.00%
Public order72.400.00%
Robbery52.400.00%
Vehicle crime41.710.00%
Shoplifting41.370.00%
Bicycle theft41.370.00%
Theft from the person21.370.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 524 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202438
July 202445
June 202441
May 202447
April 202435
March 202466
February 202439
January 202425
December 202358
November 202356
October 202337

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 20247
June 20242
May 20249
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202423
July 20245
June 20248
May 202416
April 202410
March 202412
February 20243
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 190 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202423
June 202413
May 202411
April 202418
March 202427
February 202430
January 202414
December 202318
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 202411
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20249
January 20248
December 202314
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total54
    Violence and sexual offences29
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft4
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lynmouth Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Meadgate Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hill Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Boswells Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Sandringham Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Can Bridge Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Goldlay Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Goldlay Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hill Road South
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1