MEADGATE AVENUE, CM2 7LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 7LG

MEADGATE AVENUE, CM2 7LG, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.97 per 1,000 population. This CM2 7LG 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 7LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 7LG, encompassing approximately 3512 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 7LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Harberd Tye with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

MEADGATE AVENUE, CM2 7LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9771.43%
Other theft43.42-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.140.00%
Other crime21.14100.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft710.5375.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.99-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour41.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14100.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Shoplifting20.85-33.33%
Drugs20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.68166.67%
Other theft44.55-33.33%
Public order31.140.00%
Shoplifting30.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.40-45.45%
Violence and sexual offences61.71-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-25.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.57-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.5340.00%
Other theft113.99120.00%
Shoplifting43.13-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.25-28.57%
Shoplifting92.850.00%
Other theft52.56-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.3816.67%
Shoplifting93.9912.50%
Other theft72.56600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7133.33%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-50.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.3920.00%
Shoplifting83.42100.00%
Vehicle crime42.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Other theft10.57-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.10-44.44%
Other theft62.8520.00%
Vehicle crime61.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7166.67%
Shoplifting41.42-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.96-33.33%
Shoplifting105.1225.00%
Other theft52.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.6642.11%
Shoplifting87.69166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.280.00%
Public order41.42100.00%
Other theft31.14-40.00%
Drugs30.85200.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.6818.75%
Other theft55.41400.00%
Vehicle crime41.42100.00%
Shoplifting31.14-50.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.550.00%
Shoplifting62.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 202411
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202416
June 20246
May 202414
April 202410
March 202414
February 202412
January 202410
December 202318
November 202327
October 202319
September 202316

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
September 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20238

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Harberd Tye
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Van Dieman'S Lane
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 5. Whitehouse Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Baddow Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Van Dieman'S Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Meadgate Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Goodwin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Rosseter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gerard Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Whitfield Link
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1