CM2 8EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8EJ

CM2 8EJ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8EJ 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 8EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8EJ, encompassing approximately 3592 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CM2 8EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorset Close with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Rothmans Place with total crimes: 3

CM2 8EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.1988.89%
Criminal damage and arson74.730.00%
Public order51.95400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.45125.00%
Shoplifting22.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In May 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 offences42.78-42.86%
Public order31.110.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.57-12.50%
Burglary31.9550.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Shoplifting20.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.57-46.67%
Shoplifting42.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.587.14%
Shoplifting84.18-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.5836.36%
Violence and sexual offences144.1855.56%
Criminal damage and arson43.900.00%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.7437.50%
Violence and sexual offences93.0628.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.51100.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.79-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.23-36.36%
Public order51.95400.00%
Vehicle crime31.3950.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-50.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.34-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.06100.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.19114.29%
Shoplifting44.18-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-50.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.34-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.95-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.8450.00%
Public order30.84-40.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Other theft10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.920.00%
Shoplifting123.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.340.00%
Public order51.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.390.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 20248
February 202415
January 202414
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311
September 202315
August 20237
July 202312

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20233
July 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 202415
December 202311
November 20238
October 202312
September 20234
August 202312
July 202312

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Dorset Close
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rothmans Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Readers Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ruby Link
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. B1009
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Tydemans
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pearl Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Hampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Noakes Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Snelling Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Rothmans Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Buckleys
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. The Dell
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Chelmerton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Bramley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1