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

Overview of Crime in CM2 8YZ

DORSET AVENUE, CM2 8YZ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.45 per 1,000 population. This CM2 8YZ 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 8YZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 8YZ, encompassing approximately 3255 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CM2 8YZ 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 8YZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.45-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson33.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Public order20.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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 offences1411.67-22.22%
Burglary54.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.54100.00%
Public order41.23-20.00%
Other crime31.230.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.22157.14%
Public order55.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.6916.67%
Shoplifting22.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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 offences64.30-14.29%
Public order21.840.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.07-36.36%
Burglary52.15400.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.76-35.29%
Shoplifting43.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

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 offences1710.44-10.53%
Shoplifting85.22-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.460.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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 offences1912.2990.00%
Shoplifting155.8436.36%
Criminal damage and arson44.610.00%
Burglary21.230.00%

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
Shoplifting1110.7537.50%
Violence and sexual offences103.3842.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Public order10.31-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.44-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.460.00%
Public order62.15500.00%
Bicycle theft41.840.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.91200.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.69-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.15100.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences127.680.00%
Shoplifting43.690.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 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 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 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
September 20234

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202418
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 202411
February 202417
January 202419
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237
September 202312

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 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
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 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 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 8YZ 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. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sawkins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dorset Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Dorset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1