LONGFIELD ROAD, CM2 7QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 7QH

LONGFIELD ROAD, CM2 7QH, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.63 per 1,000 population. This CM2 7QH 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 7QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 7QH, encompassing approximately 2896 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

CM2 7QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

LONGFIELD ROAD, CM2 7QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.63125.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.110.00%
Other theft31.38-40.00%
Shoplifting31.04200.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.83-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences41.73-50.00%
Robbery21.38100.00%
Shoplifting10.69-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99.32125.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.110.00%
Shoplifting32.760.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.760.00%
Other theft41.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.2520.00%
Other theft42.0733.33%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson66.91200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.0766.67%
Other theft31.73-40.00%
Shoplifting31.04-25.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.5266.67%
Shoplifting41.73-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.38-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.3216.67%
Shoplifting74.8340.00%
Other theft32.42200.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.0133.33%
Shoplifting54.1466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.73300.00%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Other theft10.35-75.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9112.50%
Other theft43.11300.00%
Shoplifting31.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.56-11.11%
Vehicle crime32.76-25.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.69-60.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.63-35.71%
Shoplifting53.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.73300.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.430.00%
Shoplifting104.830.00%
Other theft43.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20245
February 20246
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 202314
November 202312
October 20239
September 20238
August 20239
July 202314

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
May 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 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Longmore Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Mascalls Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Buckleys
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Chelmerton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Spalding Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1