HIGH STREET, CM2 7HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 7HW

HIGH STREET, CM2 7HW, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.27 per 1,000 population. This CM2 7HW 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 7HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 7HW, encompassing approximately 3057 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 7HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Taylor Way with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Greenland Gardens with total crimes: 1

HIGH STREET, CM2 7HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.27-70.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-90.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 offences109.1611.11%
Anti-social behaviour103.27233.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.2766.67%
Other theft11.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In July 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 offences96.54-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Public order20.98-33.33%
Drugs10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.21100.00%
Public order33.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.940.00%
Public order11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In March 2024, 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 offences54.2566.67%
Vehicle crime31.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-83.33%
Other theft10.33-75.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson66.21100.00%
Other theft41.96300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-25.00%
Public order20.98-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

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 offences45.89-33.33%
Public order31.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.250.00%
Public order41.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

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 offences64.91-40.00%
Public order31.96-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.180.00%
Public order53.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 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

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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Taylor Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Greenland Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Snelling Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. The Spires
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1