CM2 8SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8SW

CM2 8SW, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.50 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8SW 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 8SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8SW, encompassing approximately 1817 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 8SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Taylor Way with total crimes: 3
  • Greenland Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • The Spires with total crimes: 1

CM2 8SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.50133.33%
Other crime13.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.3050.00%
Other theft11.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.40100.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.750.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.20-50.00%
Other theft11.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.95-42.86%
Other theft32.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.3540.00%
Vehicle crime63.85200.00%
Other theft23.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.15400.00%
Other crime32.750.00%
Other theft21.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.65100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.65-50.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20243

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20246
February 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Taylor Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Greenland Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. The Spires
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Bringey
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Smithers Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Worcester Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hereford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park View Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1