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

Overview of Crime in CM2 8PT

WATCHOUSE ROAD, CM2 8PT, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8PT 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 8PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8PT, encompassing approximately 2238 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM2 8PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moretons with total crimes: 7
  • Pyms Road with total crimes: 3
  • Barnard Road with total crimes: 2

WATCHOUSE ROAD, CM2 8PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.70-11.11%
Vehicle crime43.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.72-47.06%
Burglary34.0250.00%
Other theft31.3450.00%
Public order31.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.8521.43%
Vehicle crime37.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-50.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.25100.00%
Other theft31.7950.00%
Shoplifting31.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.9850.00%
Drugs39.380.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-33.33%
Other theft20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Burglary10.89-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.7227.27%
Burglary36.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3450.00%
Public order31.3450.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-50.00%

In March 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 offences1112.5137.50%
Other theft44.91300.00%
Public order21.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Drugs20.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.38-61.90%
Anti-social behaviour33.570.00%
Public order31.34200.00%
Shoplifting21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.0875.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7950.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.360.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.57-20.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Public order10.89-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.150.00%
Public order32.230.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202417
June 202414
May 202421
April 202414
March 202411
February 20248
January 202421
December 202312
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 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 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 1 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Moretons
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Pyms Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Barnard Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Willowbank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. James Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1