SMITHERS DRIVE, CM2 7JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 7JP

SMITHERS DRIVE, CM2 7JP, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.77 per 1,000 population. This CM2 7JP 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 7JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 7JP, encompassing approximately 1772 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 7JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worcester Court with total crimes: 3
  • Hall Close with total crimes: 2
  • Stuart Close with total crimes: 2

SMITHERS DRIVE, CM2 7JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7725.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.820.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Other theft11.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.64-55.56%
Other theft22.260.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.33350.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.080.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.39-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13100.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

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 offences55.640.00%
Other theft32.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.95-16.67%
Other theft22.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.21200.00%
Other theft23.39100.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Public order11.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs26.770.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences44.51-42.86%
Public order22.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.9075.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.950.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%
Public order10.56-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order77.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.95-20.00%
Burglary22.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.820.00%
Burglary32.260.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20249
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20247
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 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 7JP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Worcester Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hall Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stuart Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Pawle Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Crescent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Barrington Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Smithers Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hereford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1