VICARAGE LANE, CM2 8JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8JA

VICARAGE LANE, CM2 8JA, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.29 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8JA 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 8JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8JA, encompassing approximately 2646 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM2 8JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sydner Close with total crimes: 3
  • Greenland Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 1

VICARAGE LANE, CM2 8JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, 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 order45.2933.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.51-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0540.00%
Public order32.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.02-16.67%
Other theft11.89-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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 offences64.530.00%
Other theft32.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime97.56350.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.80300.00%
Other theft33.020.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.13100.00%
Drugs10.76-50.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.05200.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.78-16.67%
Public order21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6750.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Public order20.76-60.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order54.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.89-69.23%
Other theft11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.82550.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.27200.00%
Burglary11.13-50.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.93300.00%
Drugs21.510.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-84.62%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 202313
August 20232
July 202313

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
August 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20249
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20243
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sydner Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Greenland Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Snelling Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. The Dell
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. New Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Vicarage Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Bringey
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Park View Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1