NEW ROAD, CM2 7QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 7QT

NEW ROAD, CM2 7QT, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.52 per 1,000 population. This CM2 7QT 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 7QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 7QT, encompassing approximately 2656 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 7QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Hall Close with total crimes: 2
  • St Mary'S Close with total crimes: 1

NEW ROAD, CM2 7QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.5220.00%
Public order22.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.65-37.50%
Public order21.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.78166.67%
Public order33.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-80.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.52400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.27300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.510.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.40300.00%
Public order31.51-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.13-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.27-28.57%
Public order51.88150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6575.00%
Public order22.64-71.43%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

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 order76.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.64-60.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.760.00%
Vehicle crime41.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.510.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
September 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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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 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 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 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 7QT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hall Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Mary'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Palmerston Lodge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tabor'S Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pawle Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Crescent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Barrington Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Smithers Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1