DORSET AVENUE, CM2 8HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8HD

DORSET AVENUE, CM2 8HD, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.28 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8HD 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 8HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8HD, encompassing approximately 2460 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 8HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Readers Court with total crimes: 3
  • Pitt Chase with total crimes: 2
  • Hopwood View with total crimes: 2

DORSET AVENUE, CM2 8HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.28-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.38-16.67%
Burglary54.060.00%
Public order42.030.00%
Other crime31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.13140.00%
Public order44.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.840.00%
Other theft21.63100.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary56.10400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.030.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.06-42.86%
Other theft21.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-66.67%

In February 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 offences76.10-53.33%
Shoplifting32.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3587.50%
Criminal damage and arson36.1050.00%
Shoplifting31.22200.00%
Burglary21.220.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences86.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.250.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order48.13300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.630.00%
Bicycle theft41.630.00%
Burglary31.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 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 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 202415
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Readers Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Pitt Chase
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hopwood View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pearl Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Gardeners
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sawkins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dorset Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Dorset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1