WHITLEY LINK, CM2 9FX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9FX

WHITLEY LINK, CM2 9FX, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.99 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9FX 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 9FX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9FX, encompassing approximately 2204 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 9FX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • B1007 with total crimes: 2
  • Longstomps Avenue with total crimes: 1

WHITLEY LINK, CM2 9FX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Theft from the person20.910.00%
Other theft10.91-75.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 theft44.08-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.8150.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-66.67%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft75.44600.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Burglary31.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-33.33%
Other theft10.91-85.71%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft77.2616.67%
Vehicle crime33.18200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.36200.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Shoplifting10.91-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.90200.00%
Shoplifting22.720.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.17700.00%
Burglary23.63100.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.45-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-75.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.26-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences41.81-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Other theft10.91-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.62600.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.18250.00%
Other theft33.18-50.00%
Public order11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft610.43500.00%
Burglary52.72400.00%
Vehicle crime32.2750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.36-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.350.00%
Shoplifting22.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CM2 9FX 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. B1007
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Longstomps Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Whitebeam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1