WATCHOUSE ROAD, CM2 8LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8LT

WATCHOUSE ROAD, CM2 8LT, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.30 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8LT 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 8LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8LT, encompassing approximately 2472 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CM2 8LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Barnard Road with total crimes: 7
  • Home Mead with total crimes: 3

WATCHOUSE ROAD, CM2 8LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.30-53.33%
Burglary42.83100.00%
Other theft31.62200.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.5236.36%
Vehicle crime36.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%
Burglary20.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.73-31.25%
Other theft44.45100.00%
Vehicle crime31.62200.00%
Shoplifting31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.9477.78%
Drugs36.470.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-50.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Burglary10.81-75.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.4950.00%
Burglary43.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.62100.00%
Public order31.6250.00%
Vehicle crime11.21-50.00%

In March 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 offences67.6920.00%
Public order22.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.47-58.33%
Public order32.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-25.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6250.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0728.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.640.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.07-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.8333.33%
Other theft21.620.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.90-25.00%
Public order34.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.470.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202415
June 202411
May 202416
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 202412
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Barnard Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Home Mead
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pyms Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Willowbank
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Braziers Close
    Total1
    Burglary1