WINCHELSEA DRIVE, CM2 9TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9TL

WINCHELSEA DRIVE, CM2 9TL, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.61 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9TL 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 9TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9TL, encompassing approximately 4204 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CM2 9TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Harberd Tye with total crimes: 5
  • Rothmans Place with total crimes: 4

WINCHELSEA DRIVE, CM2 9TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.6115.38%
Anti-social behaviour33.57-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-50.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Other theft30.71-62.50%
Drugs20.710.00%
Burglary10.48-75.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.09200.00%
Other theft82.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.900.00%
Burglary41.430.00%
Shoplifting30.9550.00%
Public order30.71-62.50%
Robbery20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.60100.00%
Public order86.18700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.90500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.43300.00%
Other theft40.95-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In June 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 offences137.3762.50%
Other theft63.0920.00%
Bicycle theft31.430.00%
Shoplifting30.71-40.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9533.33%
Shoplifting51.90150.00%
Other theft51.19150.00%
Public order21.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-66.67%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.37-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson61.43200.00%
Burglary51.4325.00%
Public order41.19300.00%
Vehicle crime40.9533.33%
Shoplifting20.95-71.43%
Other theft20.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.51-12.50%
Shoplifting73.33-36.36%
Other theft61.66500.00%
Burglary41.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.46-5.88%
Shoplifting113.81-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.6220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.43300.00%
Public order40.95100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Other theft10.24-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1913.325.56%
Violence and sexual offences174.52-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson54.04-16.67%
Other theft51.1925.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.79-5.00%
Shoplifting184.5220.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.280.00%
Other theft41.430.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-40.00%
Public order30.71-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.2725.00%
Shoplifting154.760.00%
Public order73.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.66200.00%
Vehicle crime51.4325.00%
Other theft41.19-33.33%
Burglary20.950.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.70-5.88%
Shoplifting153.81150.00%
Other theft63.57200.00%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Robbery10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

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 offences179.990.00%
Shoplifting64.040.00%
Vehicle crime41.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
April 20245
March 20244
January 20243
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202426
June 202413
May 20248
April 20246
March 202414
February 202416
January 202417
December 202319
November 202320
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
September 20232

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 202411
January 202419
December 202318
November 202315
October 202315
September 20236

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Harberd Tye
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Rothmans Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hopwood View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pearl Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bramley Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fairway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dorset Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Dorset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Winchelsea Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Goodwin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Rosseter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gerard Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1