WEST LAWN, CM2 8SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8SL

WEST LAWN, CM2 8SL, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.86 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8SL 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 8SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8SL, encompassing approximately 2046 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

CM2 8SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moretons with total crimes: 7
  • Barnard Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lower Green with total crimes: 1

WEST LAWN, CM2 8SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.86-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.930.00%
Other theft11.47-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.73-44.44%
Burglary34.8950.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Public order31.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

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 offences1815.1520.00%
Other theft38.790.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%

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 offences1516.12-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.33100.00%
Other theft31.9550.00%
Shoplifting31.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-33.33%
Burglary20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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 offences1816.1263.64%
Anti-social behaviour38.790.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

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 offences119.2822.22%
Anti-social behaviour35.3750.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Burglary21.470.00%

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 offences912.2112.50%
Other theft44.40300.00%
Vehicle crime31.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.98-50.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

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 offences89.28-66.67%
Shoplifting23.910.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%

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 offences2421.99140.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.93100.00%
Other theft31.950.00%
Drugs31.470.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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 offences107.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

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 offences88.31-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.910.00%
Burglary21.95100.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

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 offences1410.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.840.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202418
June 202415
May 202418
April 202411
March 20249
February 20248
January 202424
December 202310
November 20238
October 202314

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20242
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 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
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

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 8SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Moretons
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Barnard Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lower Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. James Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1