THE RIDINGS, CM2 9RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9RR

THE RIDINGS, CM2 9RR, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.00 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9RR 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 9RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9RR, encompassing approximately 4002 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CM2 9RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harberd Tye with total crimes: 5
  • Rothmans Place with total crimes: 4
  • Readers Court with total crimes: 3

THE RIDINGS, CM2 9RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.0013.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.25-70.00%
Public order30.75-25.00%
Shoplifting20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Burglary10.50-83.33%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.99-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour103.75100.00%
Burglary62.500.00%
Public order41.50-33.33%
Other theft41.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.00-42.86%
Shoplifting31.00200.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.2484.62%
Criminal damage and arson76.00600.00%
Public order61.75500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.50400.00%
Other theft31.25-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.50116.67%
Other theft43.25-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%
Shoplifting20.50-50.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.00-25.00%
Other theft51.50400.00%
Public order41.25100.00%
Shoplifting41.00100.00%
Drugs11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.50-38.46%
Burglary62.00200.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Shoplifting20.50-50.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

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 offences138.25-35.00%
Other theft63.25200.00%
Shoplifting41.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.9911.11%
Shoplifting85.00-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.0016.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.75200.00%
Public order30.7550.00%
Other theft20.75-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.4928.57%
Shoplifting154.5015.38%
Criminal damage and arson63.750.00%
Other theft41.50-20.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.24-12.50%
Shoplifting133.5030.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.250.00%
Other theft51.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Public order20.75-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.50-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.996.67%
Shoplifting104.00-28.57%
Public order62.50500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.50200.00%
Burglary41.500.00%
Bicycle theft41.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Other theft30.75-40.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.49-11.76%
Shoplifting143.75133.33%
Other theft53.50150.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.740.00%
Shoplifting64.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 202415
December 202313
November 202310
October 202314
September 20236

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202424
June 202413
May 20246
April 20248
March 202413
February 202420
January 202418
December 202314
November 202316
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
June 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20243
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Harberd Tye
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Rothmans Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Readers Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Hopwood View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pearl Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bramley Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sawkins Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Fairway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sawkins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dorset Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Dorset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Winchelsea Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Rosseter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gerard Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1