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

Overview of Crime in CM2 8NQ

WATCHOUSE ROAD, CM2 8NQ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.75 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8NQ 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 8NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8NQ, encompassing approximately 2399 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

CM2 8NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ketleys with total crimes: 2
  • Barnard Road with total crimes: 2
  • Willowbank with total crimes: 1

WATCHOUSE ROAD, CM2 8NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.50-40.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.17-64.29%
Burglary42.08300.00%
Public order41.67300.00%
Other theft31.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.5940.00%
Vehicle crime35.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.42-33.33%
Other theft34.1750.00%
Shoplifting31.2550.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.6787.50%
Public order36.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-33.33%
Other theft20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3460.00%
Vehicle crime33.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2550.00%
Burglary31.25200.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.500.00%
Other theft32.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%

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 offences56.25-54.55%
Public order32.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-25.00%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

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 offences1110.0083.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6750.00%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other theft20.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.500.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.00-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6733.33%
Public order21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.170.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 202414
June 202410
May 202415
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 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

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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ketleys
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Barnard Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Willowbank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Roughtons
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Rignals Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Pavitt Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1