CM2 8RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8RX

CM2 8RX, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.17 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8RX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM2 postcode area, which has experienced 468 crimes and a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM2 8RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8RX, encompassing approximately 1805 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 8RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Home Mead with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Barnard Road with total crimes: 5

CM2 8RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.1720.00%
Other theft39.970.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

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 offences1518.27-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson48.31100.00%
Other theft32.2150.00%
Shoplifting31.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-33.33%
Burglary21.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.2763.64%
Anti-social behaviour39.970.00%
Public order31.660.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.5222.22%
Anti-social behaviour36.0950.00%
Public order31.66200.00%
Burglary21.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.8412.50%
Other theft44.98300.00%
Vehicle crime32.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Shoplifting11.11-50.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.52-66.67%
Shoplifting24.430.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

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 offences2424.92140.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.32100.00%
Other theft32.210.00%
Drugs31.660.00%
Other crime11.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

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 offences89.41-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson44.430.00%
Burglary22.21100.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1412.18-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson47.75100.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.95220.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.55-80.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.630.00%
Public order55.540.00%
Vehicle crime22.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202415
May 202418
April 202411
March 20249
February 20248
January 202424
December 202310
November 20238
October 202314
September 202316
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
August 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Home Mead
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Barnard Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lower Green
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Moretons
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Badgers Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. The Limes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stock Road
    Total1
    Other theft1