JAMES CROFT, CM2 8WD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8WD

JAMES CROFT, CM2 8WD, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.93 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8WD 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 8WD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8WD, encompassing approximately 1903 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 8WD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moretons with total crimes: 7
  • Pyms Road with total crimes: 3
  • Barnard Road with total crimes: 2

JAMES CROFT, CM2 8WD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime34.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Other theft11.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.66-33.33%
Burglary36.3050.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Public order31.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%

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 offences1816.2920.00%
Other theft39.460.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%

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 offences1517.34-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson47.88100.00%
Other theft32.1050.00%
Shoplifting31.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-33.33%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.3958.33%
Anti-social behaviour39.980.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Burglary11.05-66.67%
Drugs10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.039.09%
Burglary36.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5850.00%
Public order31.5850.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.2437.50%
Other theft45.78300.00%
Vehicle crime32.10200.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%
Drugs21.050.00%
Possession of weapons21.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.51-68.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.20-25.00%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Public order21.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.05-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.22127.27%
Criminal damage and arson713.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.68100.00%
Other theft32.10200.00%
Drugs31.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.58100.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.780.00%
Other theft11.05-66.67%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.03-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson45.780.00%
Other theft32.1050.00%
Burglary21.58100.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.410.00%
Public order22.100.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202418
June 202415
May 202419
April 202412
March 202411
February 20248
January 202425
December 202311
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 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
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
December 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 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 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
December 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
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
October 20231

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 8WD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Moretons
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Pyms Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Barnard Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lower Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. James Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1