CM2 9DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9DF

CM2 9DF, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.45 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9DF 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 9DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9DF, encompassing approximately 3373 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 9DF area, explore the CM2 9DF 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 9DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Hillside Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Finchley Avenue with total crimes: 2

CM2 9DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft74.45-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.30-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.11350.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.67-25.00%
Public order21.780.00%
Burglary20.59-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.41166.67%
Burglary52.3766.67%
Vehicle crime41.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Other theft20.59-75.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87.71-27.27%
Vehicle crime62.37500.00%
Burglary31.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-76.92%
Bicycle theft10.89-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.37225.00%
Other theft113.850.00%
Public order63.2650.00%
Bicycle theft21.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft118.60175.00%
Public order43.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.19-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1950.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4111.11%
Vehicle crime42.9633.33%
Other theft41.19100.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Shoplifting20.59-60.00%

In January 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 offences97.7112.50%
Shoplifting52.67-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Other theft20.89-66.67%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4160.00%
Shoplifting72.37600.00%
Other theft62.07-40.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109.49100.00%
Burglary52.9625.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.48-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.48300.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0060.00%
Other theft52.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48300.00%
Burglary41.190.00%
Shoplifting21.19100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.780.00%
Other theft51.480.00%
Burglary41.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 20242
May 20248
April 202411
March 202411
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 202310
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20246
March 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 202413
March 20244
February 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
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 9DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Hillside Mews
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 3. Finchley Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Laurel Grove
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. St Mildreds Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Widford Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1