CM2 7QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 7QX

CM2 7QX, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.98 per 1,000 population. This CM2 7QX 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 7QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 7QX, encompassing approximately 2351 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 7QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • The Spires with total crimes: 1

CM2 7QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences42.98-33.33%
Public order21.700.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

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 offences65.10-14.29%
Public order22.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences75.53-41.67%
Public order22.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Other theft20.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.51500.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.10100.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.980.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.53300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.70-25.00%
Other theft21.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In February 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 offences45.100.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Other theft31.28200.00%
Vehicle crime11.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70300.00%
Public order31.70-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order54.68150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.13-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour11.700.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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 offences77.2375.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.98200.00%
Public order21.28-71.43%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

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 order76.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.980.00%
Burglary21.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

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
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

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

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

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. The Spires
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Bringey
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barrington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Smithers Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hereford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1