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

Overview of Crime in CM2 8EQ

ST MARYS CLOSE, CM2 8EQ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.77 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8EQ 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 8EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8EQ, encompassing approximately 3376 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM2 8EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorset Close with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Rothmans Place with total crimes: 3

ST MARYS CLOSE, CM2 8EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences169.7745.45%
Public order64.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1833.33%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.52120.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.26200.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

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 offences52.670.00%
Public order31.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

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 offences53.26-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
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 offences64.74-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour31.7850.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-66.67%
Public order10.59-66.67%

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 offences139.48160.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.85100.00%
Other theft31.78200.00%
Public order30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Other crime20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.44-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89200.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.63125.00%
Public order32.67-25.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%

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
Burglary44.740.00%
Public order41.18300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.18-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.81-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.670.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Public order10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.66233.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.9225.00%
Vehicle crime31.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-40.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.77-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48-20.00%
Public order41.18100.00%
Drugs31.18200.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.480.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202411
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 202413
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20239
September 202320
August 20236
July 202314

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
August 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
August 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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
August 20232

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 8EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dorset Close
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Rothmans Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Readers Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Greenland Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pearl Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Noakes Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Snelling Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rothmans Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Buckleys
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. The Dell
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Vicarage Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1