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

Overview of Crime in CM2 8SR

BARNARD ROAD, CM2 8SR, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8SR 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 8SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8SR, encompassing approximately 1928 residents.

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

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 8SR 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

BARNARD ROAD, CM2 8SR 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 offences66.22-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.110.00%
Other theft11.56-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%

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 offences1012.45-44.44%
Burglary35.1950.00%
Other theft31.5650.00%
Public order31.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.5620.00%
Other theft29.33-33.33%
Public order21.040.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%

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 offences1517.11-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson47.78100.00%
Other theft32.0750.00%
Shoplifting31.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-33.33%
Burglary21.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.0854.55%
Anti-social behaviour38.820.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

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 offences119.8522.22%
Anti-social behaviour35.7050.00%
Public order31.56200.00%
Burglary21.560.00%

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 offences912.9612.50%
Other theft44.67300.00%
Vehicle crime32.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Shoplifting11.04-50.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

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 offences89.85-66.67%
Shoplifting24.150.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

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 offences2422.82140.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.11100.00%
Other theft32.070.00%
Drugs21.560.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

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 offences107.7825.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

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 offences88.82-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson44.1533.33%
Burglary22.07100.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.89-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.2650.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 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
September 20231

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 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 202417
April 202411
March 20249
February 20248
January 202424
December 202310
November 20238
October 202314
September 202315

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
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 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 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 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
September 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 8SR 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