CM2 9RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9RL

CM2 9RL, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.37 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9RL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CM2 postcode area, which has experienced 468 crimes and a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CM2 9RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9RL, encompassing approximately 3415 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

CM2 9RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorset Close with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

CM2 9RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.3755.56%
Public order74.10250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.05400.00%
Other theft31.46-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In June 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 offences96.73125.00%
Other theft52.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4650.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.98150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-80.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.900.00%
Vehicle crime52.3466.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.46400.00%
Public order31.4650.00%
Other theft20.88-60.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.86-27.27%
Other theft52.3425.00%
Vehicle crime31.46200.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-83.33%
Burglary10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.2037.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.22100.00%
Other theft41.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-33.33%
Public order20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

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 offences86.44-33.33%
Other theft42.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88200.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9020.00%
Other theft43.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-50.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.03-9.09%
Vehicle crime42.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Other theft10.59-75.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.49-26.67%
Other theft43.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17100.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-25.00%
Shoplifting30.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.25150.00%
Vehicle crime44.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1733.33%
Bicycle theft21.170.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%
Shoplifting20.59-33.33%
Robbery10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.61-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Shoplifting30.88-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Other theft10.59-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.540.00%
Shoplifting73.220.00%
Other theft42.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20249
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 202411
January 20248
December 202312
November 202310
October 202311
September 202315
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Dorset Close
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Rothmans Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Pearl Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hampton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Rothmans Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Buckleys
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. The Dell
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Chelmerton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bramley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1