CM2 9RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9RZ

CM2 9RZ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.42 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9RZ 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 9RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9RZ, encompassing approximately 2941 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CM2 9RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Readers Court with total crimes: 3
  • Hopwood View with total crimes: 2
  • Pearl Square with total crimes: 2

CM2 9RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.42-41.67%
Shoplifting12.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.56-14.29%
Burglary54.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70300.00%
Public order41.36-20.00%
Other crime31.360.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.50133.33%
Public order54.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.040.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.400.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

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
Burglary56.46400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.70-50.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.460.00%
Shoplifting42.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-33.33%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.16-55.56%
Shoplifting82.72-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.720.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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 offences1813.60125.00%
Shoplifting156.1236.36%
Criminal damage and arson45.10100.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.2037.50%
Violence and sexual offences83.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.720.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.20-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.7250.00%
Public order52.04400.00%
Bicycle theft41.700.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 202415
December 202311
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202414
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20248
January 202418
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 2 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Readers Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Hopwood View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pearl Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Gardeners
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sawkins Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sawkins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dorset Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Dorset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1