CM2 8HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8HT

CM2 8HT, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.25 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8HT 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 8HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8HT, encompassing approximately 1177 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 8HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Spires with total crimes: 1
  • Smithers Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Worcester Court with total crimes: 1

CM2 8HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.25100.00%
Drugs13.400.00%

In August 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 offences24.25100.00%
Other theft11.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.40100.00%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.850.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.250.00%
Public order11.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.850.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.85-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.64-33.33%
Other theft33.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.550.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime612.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.09100.00%
Other theft25.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.49200.00%
Other theft22.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Other crime21.700.00%
Drugs11.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.70100.00%

In November 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs11.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.85-50.00%

In October 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 offences22.550.00%
Other theft11.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20246
February 20242

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Spires
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Smithers Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Worcester Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hereford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park View Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1