WESTBOURNE GROVE, CM2 9RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9RU

WESTBOURNE GROVE, CM2 9RU, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.09 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9RU 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 9RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9RU, encompassing approximately 4718 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CM2 9RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Searle Close with total crimes: 4
  • Fairway with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

WESTBOURNE GROVE, CM2 9RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.0985.71%
Criminal damage and arson52.76400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.180.00%
Burglary21.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.8275.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Shoplifting20.420.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Burglary10.42-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.24400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.06-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-33.33%
Shoplifting20.42-33.33%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Public order20.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.51-7.69%
Vehicle crime32.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.640.00%
Shoplifting30.64-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.30-43.48%
Shoplifting52.76-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.0650.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.39109.09%
Shoplifting124.8720.00%
Vehicle crime42.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.85-33.33%
Burglary20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.63-8.33%
Shoplifting102.3325.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Public order20.42-60.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.8471.43%
Shoplifting82.54-33.33%
Public order51.700.00%
Bicycle theft41.060.00%
Other theft30.85-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.540.00%
Other theft51.480.00%
Vehicle crime41.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.87-30.00%
Shoplifting41.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.420.00%
Public order20.42-50.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-50.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.5466.67%
Public order42.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.540.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20247
May 20247
April 20244
March 202412
February 202413
January 202423
December 202311
November 202312
October 20237
September 20237
August 202310
July 20236

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 2 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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 202412
December 202310
November 20238
October 202312
September 20234
August 202312
July 202312

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Searle Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Fairway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ruby Link
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sawkins Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rosseter Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Harberd Tye
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waltham Glen
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Westbourne Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B1009
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Tydemans
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bramley Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gerard Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1