WIDFORD PARK PLACE, CM2 8TB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8TB

WIDFORD PARK PLACE, CM2 8TB, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.35 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8TB 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 8TB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8TB, encompassing approximately 1260 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 8TB Crime Hotspots

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

  • A414 with total crimes: 3
  • Rodney Way with total crimes: 2
  • Whitebeam Close with total crimes: 1

WIDFORD PARK PLACE, CM2 8TB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.380.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.79-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.35300.00%
Possession of weapons13.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order311.1150.00%
Other theft32.380.00%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%
Burglary21.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-85.71%
Shoplifting10.79-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.11250.00%
Public order25.550.00%
Shoplifting21.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.520.00%
Other theft22.38-33.33%
Public order21.59-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.04150.00%
Public order37.9350.00%
Other theft32.380.00%
Shoplifting32.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.38100.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Burglary11.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.5533.33%
Public order23.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary311.90200.00%
Other theft32.3850.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.38-57.14%
Shoplifting32.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.38100.00%
Vehicle crime11.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.8716.67%
Public order55.55400.00%
Other theft23.97-50.00%
Shoplifting21.59-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.59-50.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.45100.00%
Shoplifting64.76200.00%
Other theft44.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.17-50.00%
Drugs11.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

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 behaviour414.280.00%
Burglary33.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.3850.00%
Other theft22.38100.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Shoplifting21.59-33.33%
Drugs11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In October 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 behaviour413.490.00%
Burglary33.170.00%
Shoplifting32.380.00%
Public order22.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.590.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 202410
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A414
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rodney Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whitebeam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Russell Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Mead Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1