WELL LANE, CM2 8QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8QY

WELL LANE, CM2 8QY, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8QY 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 8QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8QY, encompassing approximately 2811 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 8QY area, explore the CM2 8QY 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 (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM2 8QY 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

WELL LANE, CM2 8QY 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 offences85.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.42-50.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.96-40.00%
Burglary44.27100.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.8033.33%
Public order37.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Other theft31.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-50.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.09-28.57%
Other theft45.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42100.00%
Vehicle crime31.4250.00%
Shoplifting31.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.2340.00%
Public order47.4733.33%
Drugs31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-25.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.2536.36%
Anti-social behaviour45.34100.00%
Burglary31.42200.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-66.67%

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 offences1110.6737.50%
Other theft43.91300.00%
Vehicle crime31.4250.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Drugs20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

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 offences87.83-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.850.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-66.67%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.540.00%
Other theft32.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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 offences126.769.09%
Anti-social behaviour24.270.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences117.83-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson43.91-20.00%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Burglary20.71100.00%

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 offences169.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.690.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202420
June 202415
May 202421
April 202415
March 202411
February 20248
January 202424
December 202312
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
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 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 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 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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 3 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
January 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 8QY 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. Lower Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. James Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1