WHITFIELD LINK, CM2 9QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9QF

WHITFIELD LINK, CM2 9QF, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9QF 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 9QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9QF, encompassing approximately 4870 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CM2 9QF area, explore the CM2 9QF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CM2 9QF area, visit the CM2 9QF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

CM2 9QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harberd Tye with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Bramley Place with total crimes: 2

WHITFIELD LINK, CM2 9QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.95300.00%
Vehicle crime42.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.8233.33%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other theft20.41-75.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.21-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86.78100.00%
Shoplifting41.64300.00%
Drugs40.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.62-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-25.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Public order20.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.5762.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.82300.00%
Public order40.82100.00%
Other theft40.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.13-11.11%
Other theft61.6420.00%
Bicycle theft31.230.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.41-50.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1312.50%
Other theft51.8566.67%
Shoplifting41.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-71.43%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.34-38.46%
Vehicle crime71.64250.00%
Other theft31.44-50.00%
Shoplifting20.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-80.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.988.33%
Other theft62.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2325.00%
Shoplifting31.03-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.36-25.00%
Shoplifting52.46-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.03100.00%
Other theft30.82-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-60.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.680.00%
Shoplifting123.280.00%
Other theft72.4640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.440.00%
Vehicle crime41.03100.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.65-27.27%
Shoplifting123.2820.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4625.00%
Other theft51.0366.67%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.0622.22%
Shoplifting104.52-28.57%
Public order42.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.82300.00%
Other theft30.82-62.50%
Burglary20.620.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.440.00%
Shoplifting143.700.00%
Other theft82.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 202413
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 202413
February 202412
January 202416
December 202316
November 202322
October 202318

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 202412
December 202312
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 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
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
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 9QF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harberd Tye
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Bramley Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Van Dieman'S Lane
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 5. Whitehouse Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Baddow Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Van Dieman'S Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Winchelsea Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Goodwin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Rosseter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gerard Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Whitfield Link
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. A1114
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1