CM2 9UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CM2 9UQ

CM2 9UQ, Chelmsford has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.75 per 1,000 population. This CM2 9UQ 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 9UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CM2 9UQ, encompassing approximately 3651 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CM2 9UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rothmans Place with total crimes: 4
  • Readers Court with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

CM2 9UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.75-44.44%
Public order32.740.00%
Shoplifting20.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.515.88%
Anti-social behaviour124.93500.00%
Burglary43.290.00%
Other theft41.1033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-42.86%
Shoplifting31.10200.00%
Public order30.82-50.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.1388.89%
Criminal damage and arson74.660.00%
Public order61.92500.00%
Other theft31.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.75125.00%
Other theft42.460.00%
Shoplifting21.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.10-50.00%
Other theft41.10100.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.850.00%
Burglary42.19100.00%
Vehicle crime41.1033.33%
Public order31.1050.00%
Shoplifting20.82-50.00%
Other theft20.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.12-42.86%
Other theft62.19100.00%
Shoplifting41.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.680.00%
Shoplifting83.83-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.640.00%
Public order30.82200.00%
Other theft30.82-25.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1511.5015.38%
Violence and sexual offences144.1140.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.830.00%
Other theft41.10-20.00%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.2344.44%
Violence and sexual offences103.56-9.09%
Other theft52.74400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Public order10.27-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.86-15.38%
Shoplifting93.01-35.71%
Public order52.46400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8250.00%
Other theft10.82-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.560.00%
Other theft41.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 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 20239
October 202314

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202417
June 20249
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 202414
January 202414
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 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
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 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 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rothmans Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Readers Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Dorset Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Dorset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Winchelsea Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1