PALMERSTON LODGE, CM2 7HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 7HF

PALMERSTON LODGE, CM2 7HF, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.93 per 1,000 population. This CM2 7HF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM2 postcode area, which has experienced 453 crimes and a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM2 7HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 7HF, encompassing approximately 3137 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 7HF area, explore the CM2 7HF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CM2 7HF area, visit the CM2 7HF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

CM2 7HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Rothmans Place with total crimes: 2

PALMERSTON LODGE, CM2 7HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.93-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.19233.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.1966.67%
Other theft11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.3371.43%
Anti-social behaviour33.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Public order20.96-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1075.00%
Public order32.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.550.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.87-33.33%
Public order11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Other theft10.64-75.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.97125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.87200.00%
Other theft41.91300.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.10-33.33%
Public order31.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.780.00%
Public order51.9166.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.59-33.33%
Burglary10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.78-45.45%
Public order31.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-25.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.33-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson43.51-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.100.00%
Vehicle crime41.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202412
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rothmans Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tabors Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rothmans Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Palmerston Lodge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tabor'S Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lodge Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Crescent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1