READERS COURT, CM2 8EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8EX

READERS COURT, CM2 8EX, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.50 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8EX 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 8EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8EX, encompassing approximately 2909 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 8EX area, explore the CM2 8EX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CM2 8EX area, visit the CM2 8EX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 8EX 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
  • Pitt Chase with total crimes: 2

READERS COURT, CM2 8EX 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.97-14.29%
Burglary54.120.00%
Other crime31.720.00%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.56133.33%
Public order44.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In June 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 offences63.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.06100.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 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 offences63.78-14.29%
Public order22.060.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

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 offences75.500.00%
Burglary32.41200.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.16-46.15%
Other theft22.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.56-7.14%
Shoplifting34.470.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.5640.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.8150.00%
Shoplifting31.03200.00%
Burglary21.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.53100.00%
Other theft23.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order57.90400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.72-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.720.00%
Burglary31.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.50-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson42.06300.00%
Vehicle crime21.37100.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.840.00%
Public order23.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202414
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 202413
January 202414
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
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 1 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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20234
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 8EX 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. Pitt Chase
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hopwood View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pearl Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Gardeners
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dorset Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Dorset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1