ST MARYS CLOSE, CM2 8EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8EG

ST MARYS CLOSE, CM2 8EG, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8EG 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 8EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8EG, encompassing approximately 3328 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 8EG area, explore the CM2 8EG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM2 8EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rothmans Place with total crimes: 4
  • Readers Court with total crimes: 3
  • Taylor Way with total crimes: 3

ST MARYS CLOSE, CM2 8EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.01-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-90.91%
Other theft10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.02-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour114.51175.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.3133.33%
Burglary31.200.00%
Public order20.90-66.67%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.9245.45%
Public order64.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.31120.00%
Public order33.310.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.000.00%
Public order31.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.31-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.51-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour31.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-66.67%
Other theft10.60-75.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.01225.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.91200.00%
Other theft41.80300.00%
Public order31.2050.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.61-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.51-12.50%
Public order32.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.01-20.00%
Burglary42.400.00%
Public order41.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.91-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson53.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-33.33%
Public order10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.710.00%
Vehicle crime41.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.200.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202416
June 202411
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 202413
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310
September 202319

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 8EG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rothmans Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Readers Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Taylor Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Pitt Chase
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Dorset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenland Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Snelling Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. The Spires
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1