THE LIMES, CM2 8RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8RA

THE LIMES, CM2 8RA, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.54 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8RA 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 8RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8RA, encompassing approximately 2339 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 8RA area, explore the CM2 8RA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CM2 8RA area, visit the CM2 8RA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 8RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Barnard Road with total crimes: 7
  • Lower Green with total crimes: 3

THE LIMES, CM2 8RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.54-33.33%
Burglary35.1350.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.5320.00%
Public order37.690.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-50.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.10-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson46.41100.00%
Other theft31.7150.00%
Shoplifting31.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-33.33%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.980.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Burglary10.85-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 offences1410.2627.27%
Burglary35.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2850.00%
Public order31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime11.28-66.67%

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 offences1112.3937.50%
Other theft44.70300.00%
Vehicle crime31.7150.00%
Public order21.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Drugs20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

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 offences89.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.42-25.00%
Public order31.28200.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-66.67%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%

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 offences2420.09118.18%
Criminal damage and arson610.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.56100.00%
Other theft31.71200.00%
Drugs31.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.27-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.700.00%
Other theft10.85-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences129.40-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson45.130.00%
Other theft31.7150.00%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.97-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.270.00%
Public order31.7150.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.550.00%
Possession of weapons31.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202418
June 202415
May 202421
April 202414
March 202411
February 20248
January 202424
December 202311
November 202312
October 202317
September 202320

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
September 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
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 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
June 20241
March 20241
January 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 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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 8RA 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. Lower Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Home Mead
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pyms Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Moretons
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Willowbank
    Total1
    Drugs1