WIDFORD ROAD, CM2 9AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9AL

WIDFORD ROAD, CM2 9AL, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.86 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9AL 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 9AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9AL, encompassing approximately 2478 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

CM2 9AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Hillside Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Brooklands Walk with total crimes: 2

WIDFORD ROAD, CM2 9AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Other theft21.21-71.43%
Public order20.81100.00%
Shoplifting20.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Burglary10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft76.86-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.8250.00%
Shoplifting31.21200.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-80.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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 theft98.47350.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.63-37.50%
Public order22.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.68700.00%
Public order43.23300.00%
Vehicle crime31.61-25.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%
Other theft20.81-77.78%
Shoplifting20.810.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime43.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61200.00%
Shoplifting21.21-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-90.91%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Public order10.40-83.33%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1215.3320.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.8457.14%
Public order64.44100.00%
Shoplifting42.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1011.70233.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.03-22.22%
Public order32.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.49-10.00%
Shoplifting53.63-28.57%
Burglary32.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2150.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime31.2150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.51-16.67%
Shoplifting74.03-41.67%
Public order52.8266.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.02100.00%
Other theft20.81-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.54300.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.84500.00%
Other theft104.8425.00%
Public order34.0350.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft810.8960.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.23-33.33%
Shoplifting31.61-40.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.70200.00%
Other theft52.420.00%
Shoplifting52.02-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.020.00%
Burglary32.02-25.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-80.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.230.00%
Other theft52.020.00%
Vehicle crime52.020.00%
Burglary42.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20249
June 20242
May 20249
April 202412
March 202410
February 20243
January 20242
December 202310
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 202411
March 20247
February 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hillside Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Brooklands Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Phoenix Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Whitebeam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mead Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pearce Manor
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1