BARNARD ROAD, CM2 8RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8RS

BARNARD ROAD, CM2 8RS, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.16 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8RS 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 8RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8RS, encompassing approximately 2758 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 8RS area, explore the CM2 8RS 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 (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

CM2 8RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moretons with total crimes: 7
  • Ketleys with total crimes: 2
  • Barnard Road with total crimes: 2

BARNARD ROAD, CM2 8RS 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.16-20.00%
Vehicle crime62.900.00%
Other theft12.17-66.67%
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 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.42-50.00%
Burglary43.62300.00%
Other theft31.4550.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
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 offences2011.6033.33%
Public order37.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.0950.00%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.24-11.76%
Other theft35.4450.00%
Shoplifting31.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Burglary20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.9670.00%
Public order36.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-25.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.6125.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.62100.00%
Burglary31.45200.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In March 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 offences89.420.00%
Vehicle crime42.90300.00%
Other theft41.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.25-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson32.90-50.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.50144.44%
Criminal damage and arson67.970.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0950.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7112.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

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 offences86.89-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson42.900.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.710.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

Crime by Type

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202420
June 202415
May 202417
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 202422
December 20239
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 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
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 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 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Moretons
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Lower Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Pavitt Meadow
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. James Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1