LUCAS AVENUE, CM2 9JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9JW

LUCAS AVENUE, CM2 9JW, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.72 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9JW 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 9JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9JW, encompassing approximately 4296 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 9JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laburnum Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • B1009 with total crimes: 1

LUCAS AVENUE, CM2 9JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.7275.00%
Vehicle crime61.63500.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In August 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 offences43.72-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9350.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson53.26400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.1666.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In June 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 offences32.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.72200.00%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.490.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.47-75.00%
Shoplifting20.47-33.33%
Public order10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.89-11.11%
Burglary31.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7050.00%
Shoplifting30.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1212.50%
Shoplifting62.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.229.09%
Violence and sexual offences82.79-33.33%
Burglary21.86-33.33%
Other theft20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Public order10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.6850.00%
Shoplifting112.7910.00%
Burglary32.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70200.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-75.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.98-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.33-27.27%
Public order61.860.00%
Bicycle theft41.400.00%
Other theft10.93-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.790.00%
Other theft42.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20249
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 202412
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20236

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Laburnum Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. B1009
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lilac Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Larch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Anthony'S Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lucas Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Linden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sawkins Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Fairway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sawkins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1