LINDEN CLOSE, CM2 9JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9JQ

LINDEN CLOSE, CM2 9JQ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.88 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9JQ 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 9JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9JQ, encompassing approximately 4511 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 9JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larch Grove with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

LINDEN CLOSE, CM2 9JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.88500.00%
Vehicle crime41.33100.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs23.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.22-75.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6650.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.44-33.33%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.66-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.3240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5550.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.10-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-33.33%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.65-38.46%
Other theft41.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.4385.71%
Criminal damage and arson22.88100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Public order10.22-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.21-12.50%
Public order51.55400.00%
Shoplifting31.110.00%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.990.00%
Other theft41.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20248
December 202313
November 20237
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Larch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. St Anthony'S Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lucas Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Linden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sawkins Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Fairway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sawkins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rosseter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whitfield Link
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. A1114
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1