PALM CLOSE, CM2 9NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9NN

PALM CLOSE, CM2 9NN, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.40 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9NN 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 9NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9NN, encompassing approximately 3746 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 9NN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sawkins Close with total crimes: 2
  • B1009 with total crimes: 1
  • Firecrest Road with total crimes: 1

PALM CLOSE, CM2 9NN 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.140.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.80-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

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 offences52.4066.67%
Vehicle crime21.33100.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary42.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-50.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.20-40.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.74233.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 3 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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sawkins Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. B1009
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Firecrest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Orange Tree Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Lilac Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sycamore Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sawkins Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beehive Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1