MOULSHAM STREET, CM2 9AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9AH

MOULSHAM STREET, CM2 9AH, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.02 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9AH 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 9AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9AH, encompassing approximately 2868 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 9AH area, explore the CM2 9AH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CM2 9AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Rookes Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Hillside Mews with total crimes: 3

MOULSHAM STREET, CM2 9AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.02-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3950.00%
Shoplifting31.05200.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.70-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99.06350.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.14-54.55%
Public order21.74-33.33%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.76120.00%
Vehicle crime43.83-20.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Burglary31.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Other theft20.70-77.78%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime53.14150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Public order31.05-57.14%
Burglary21.050.00%
Shoplifting20.70-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.94150.00%
Other theft125.239.09%
Public order74.18133.33%
Shoplifting42.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1112.20175.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.83-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0925.00%
Vehicle crime41.7433.33%
Public order31.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Burglary21.05-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.11-33.33%
Shoplifting53.49-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.74100.00%
Other theft41.39300.00%
Burglary31.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.2015.38%
Shoplifting75.23-41.67%
Public order52.4466.67%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-90.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.3818.18%
Shoplifting124.53300.00%
Other theft104.1811.11%
Public order33.490.00%
Other crime31.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.6437.50%
Other theft93.8380.00%
Burglary43.14-20.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Shoplifting31.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-57.14%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.85-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.79133.33%
Burglary52.4466.67%
Other theft51.74-16.67%
Shoplifting51.74-37.50%
Public order31.740.00%
Robbery11.050.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.590.00%
Shoplifting83.830.00%
Other theft62.790.00%
Vehicle crime42.090.00%
Burglary31.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 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
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 20242
May 20249
April 202412
March 202411
February 20244
January 20241
December 202310
November 20239
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 202411
May 20245
April 202415
March 20246
February 202410
January 202415
December 202313
November 202311
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 202312
November 20233
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 9AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Rookes Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hillside Mews
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Finchley Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Laurel Grove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Widford Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Widford Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Widford Chase
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1