WIDFORD ROAD, CM2 8SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8SY

WIDFORD ROAD, CM2 8SY, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.94 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8SY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM2 postcode area, which has experienced 453 crimes and a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM2 8SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8SY, encompassing approximately 1213 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 8SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Widford Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Widford Close with total crimes: 1

WIDFORD ROAD, CM2 8SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.94200.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.470.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime29.890.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Public order21.650.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-80.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.41400.00%
Public order24.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft26.59-33.33%
Public order21.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.65-66.67%
Shoplifting10.82-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft312.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.47-40.00%
Burglary22.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Shoplifting21.650.00%
Public order11.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.120.00%
Burglary11.650.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.0650.00%
Other theft22.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.8320.00%
Public order44.940.00%
Other theft23.30-50.00%
Shoplifting21.65-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.65-50.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.6566.67%
Shoplifting54.12150.00%
Other theft44.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.30-50.00%
Drugs11.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour414.0133.33%
Burglary33.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.47200.00%
Shoplifting22.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Public order10.82-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.7150.00%
Shoplifting32.47-57.14%
Burglary22.47-75.00%
Public order21.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.65-50.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-50.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary824.720.00%
Vehicle crime76.590.00%
Shoplifting75.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.650.00%
Other theft11.650.00%
Public order10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 4 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20237

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Widford Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Widford Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Widford Chase
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1