CM2 8HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8HS

CM2 8HS, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM2 postcode area, which has experienced 453 crimes and a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM2 8HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8HS, encompassing approximately 1394 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 8HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worcester Court with total crimes: 3
  • Hall Close with total crimes: 2
  • Smithers Drive with total crimes: 1

CM2 8HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.02200.00%
Public order12.15-50.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.590.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.87-66.67%
Other theft11.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.89-14.29%
Other theft34.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%
Public order10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime712.19250.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.0275.00%
Other theft25.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%

In February 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 offences47.89300.00%
Other theft22.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Drugs11.430.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.15100.00%
Other theft11.430.00%

In November 2023, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons12.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.870.00%
Other theft11.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Worcester Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hall Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Smithers Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hereford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1