CM2 8EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8EH

CM2 8EH, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.35 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8EH 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 8EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8EH, encompassing approximately 3463 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 8EH 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

CM2 8EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.35-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.310.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-90.91%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

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 offences1512.4215.38%
Anti-social behaviour114.33175.00%
Burglary43.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.150.00%
Public order31.15-50.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.6662.50%
Public order63.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1533.33%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2060.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.31200.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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 offences52.60-16.67%
Public order31.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.75-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.20-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour32.0250.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-66.67%
Shoplifting10.58-66.67%
Public order10.290.00%

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 offences138.9585.71%
Criminal damage and arson63.75100.00%
Shoplifting31.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.20-30.00%
Shoplifting32.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8750.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Burglary10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.06150.00%
Public order32.89-25.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.490.00%
Public order41.15300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.15-63.64%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-60.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202413
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 202413
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 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 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 8EH 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. Pearl Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dorset Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Dorset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Greenland Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Snelling Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1