BRITTEN CRESCENT, CM2 7ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 7ER

BRITTEN CRESCENT, CM2 7ER, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.13 per 1,000 population. This CM2 7ER 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 7ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 7ER, encompassing approximately 2448 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 7ER area, explore the CM2 7ER Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 7ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Longmore Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

BRITTEN CRESCENT, CM2 7ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.13166.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.27200.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.2750.00%
Robbery21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-71.43%
Other theft10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.5840.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.860.00%
Vehicle crime32.04-25.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.49150.00%
Vehicle crime42.04300.00%
Public order21.63100.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson66.13200.00%
Other theft32.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.230.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-71.43%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.08133.33%
Burglary22.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.90-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour12.450.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5340.00%
Vehicle crime62.86100.00%
Bicycle theft12.450.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.90-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.04200.00%
Public order11.230.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20246
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237
August 20235
July 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 7ER postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Longmore Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Mascalls Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Buckleys
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Chelmerton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Spalding Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1