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

Overview of Crime in CM2 8HA

READERS COURT, CM2 8HA, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.67 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8HA 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 8HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8HA, encompassing approximately 2867 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM2 8HA Crime Hotspots

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

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

READERS COURT, CM2 8HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences147.67133.33%
Public order44.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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 offences63.84-14.29%
Public order22.090.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.280.00%
Burglary52.44400.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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 offences75.23-50.00%
Other theft22.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.02-12.50%
Shoplifting34.880.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.3760.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.5850.00%
Shoplifting31.05200.00%
Burglary21.050.00%

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 offences106.62100.00%
Other theft23.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Public order10.35-80.00%

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 order58.02400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.74-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.740.00%
Burglary31.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

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 offences65.23-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson42.09300.00%
Public order11.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

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 offences115.9383.33%
Public order23.84-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.09150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-40.00%
Public order31.05-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.160.00%
Public order53.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.740.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Bicycle theft21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 202414
January 202416
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236
September 202311
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231
August 20234
July 20234

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 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 10 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
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231
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
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Dorset Close
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Gardeners
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Tydemans
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pearl Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Noakes Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1