LINKS DRIVE, CM2 9AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9AW

LINKS DRIVE, CM2 9AW, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.56 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9AW 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 9AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9AW, encompassing approximately 2134 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CM2 9AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • A414 with total crimes: 3
  • Brooklands Walk with total crimes: 2

LINKS DRIVE, CM2 9AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.560.00%
Other theft31.41-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.41200.00%
Shoplifting21.41-33.33%
Public order10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.56-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.8750.00%
Shoplifting31.41200.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-75.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.43600.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Public order10.47-75.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.840.00%
Public order42.81300.00%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Other theft10.94-87.50%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87.5033.33%
Vehicle crime33.7550.00%
Shoplifting21.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Public order10.94-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.1850.00%
Other theft64.22200.00%
Shoplifting42.810.00%
Public order21.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.90100.00%
Public order32.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Burglary20.94-33.33%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.50-33.33%
Burglary31.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.41-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.24-11.11%
Shoplifting63.75-50.00%
Public order42.81300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other theft10.94-85.71%
Burglary10.470.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.93300.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.62350.00%
Other theft74.2240.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.28-33.33%
Public order10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft510.31150.00%
Shoplifting32.34-40.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.310.00%
Shoplifting52.34-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.3433.33%
Burglary31.87-66.67%
Other theft21.41-33.33%
Public order20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-83.33%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary914.990.00%
Shoplifting84.220.00%
Vehicle crime63.750.00%
Other theft32.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20248
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 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 20244
January 20246
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 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20239
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 4 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20239

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 9AW 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. A414
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brooklands Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Whitebeam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Mead Path
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1