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 August 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 453 crimes and a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population (August 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.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 9JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Sawkins Close with total crimes: 2
  • B1009 with total crimes: 1

LUCAS AVENUE, CM2 9JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Shoplifting127.68200.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.79175.00%
Other theft42.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.960.00%
Shoplifting40.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
September 20231

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20249
January 20248
December 202312
November 20238
October 202311
September 20234

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 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 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
September 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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
September 20231

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 202412
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20232

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
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
September 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Sawkins Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. B1009
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Firecrest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Orange Tree Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Lilac Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sycamore Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. May Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Crossways
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Rose Glen
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Waltham Glen
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Sawkins Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Beehive Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Duffield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1