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

Overview of Crime in CM2 8NH

WATCHOUSE ROAD, CM2 8NH, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.68 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8NH 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 8NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8NH, encompassing approximately 2719 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM2 8NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pyms Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ketleys with total crimes: 2
  • Barnard Road with total crimes: 2

WATCHOUSE ROAD, CM2 8NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.68-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-50.00%

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 offences78.46-53.33%
Burglary42.57100.00%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Public order31.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

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 offences159.5636.36%
Vehicle crime35.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Burglary20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 offences1110.66-31.25%
Other theft44.04100.00%
Vehicle crime31.47200.00%
Shoplifting31.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

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 offences1611.7777.78%
Drugs35.880.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-50.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Burglary10.74-75.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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 offences98.0950.00%
Burglary43.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.47100.00%
Public order31.4750.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3520.00%
Vehicle crime32.21200.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%

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 offences55.88-54.55%
Public order31.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.5637.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4750.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.1514.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.940.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

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 offences75.52-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.5733.33%
Other theft21.470.00%
Public order20.74-33.33%

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 offences128.090.00%
Public order34.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

Crime by Type

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

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202415
June 202411
May 202416
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 202411
December 20238
November 20237
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

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 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 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
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 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 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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 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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pyms Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ketleys
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Barnard Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Willowbank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Roughtons
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1