HONEY CLOSE, CM2 9SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9SP

HONEY CLOSE, CM2 9SP, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.27 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9SP 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 9SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9SP, encompassing approximately 3665 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM2 9SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Hopwood View with total crimes: 2
  • B1009 with total crimes: 1

HONEY CLOSE, CM2 9SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.27-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.360.00%
Shoplifting11.09-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9114.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.18100.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.09250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.91300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Shoplifting20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-83.33%
Public order10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.91-33.33%
Burglary41.640.00%
Shoplifting31.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.73-18.18%
Shoplifting62.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.279.09%
Violence and sexual offences113.27450.00%
Other theft33.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8250.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.0010.00%
Burglary23.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.55-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.91-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.73-30.00%
Public order61.910.00%
Bicycle theft41.640.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In October 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
Shoplifting126.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.27233.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20249
January 202411
December 20232
November 20237
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 202412
December 202311
November 202310
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hopwood View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. B1009
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lilac Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Larch Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lucas Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sawkins Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Fairway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Sawkins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1