DORSET AVENUE, CM2 8YY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 8YY

DORSET AVENUE, CM2 8YY, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8YY 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 8YY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8YY, encompassing approximately 3428 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM2 8YY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rothmans Place with total crimes: 4
  • Readers Court with total crimes: 3
  • Pitt Chase with total crimes: 2

DORSET AVENUE, CM2 8YY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.71-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.38-26.32%
Burglary54.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46100.00%
Public order41.17-20.00%
Other crime31.170.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.04111.11%
Public order55.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.0850.00%
Shoplifting22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.08-33.33%
Public order21.75-33.33%
Other theft20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.00-25.00%
Burglary52.63400.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Shoplifting20.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.00-29.41%
Shoplifting43.50-50.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.92-10.53%
Shoplifting84.96-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.330.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.6790.00%
Shoplifting155.5436.36%
Criminal damage and arson34.380.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.9237.50%
Violence and sexual offences103.2111.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8850.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft10.58-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Public order10.29-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.50-10.00%
Shoplifting82.63-33.33%
Public order62.33500.00%
Bicycle theft41.750.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.920.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 202415
December 202311
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202419
June 20249
May 20246
April 20249
March 202412
February 202417
January 202419
December 202310
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
October 20231

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
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 4 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
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rothmans Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Readers Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Pitt Chase
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hopwood View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pearl Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bramley Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gardeners
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sawkins Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sawkins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dorset Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Dorset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Winchelsea Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1