CHELMSFORD CLOSE, SM2 5BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM2 5BG

CHELMSFORD CLOSE, SM2 5BG, Sutton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population. This SM2 5BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SM2 postcode area, which has experienced 156 crimes and a crime rate of 5.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SM2 5BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SM2 5BG, encompassing approximately 4777 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SM2 5BG area, explore the SM2 5BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SM2 5BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holland Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Kingswood Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Brighton Road with total crimes: 4

CHELMSFORD CLOSE, SM2 5BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.70-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.510.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.63200.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.14600.00%
Vehicle crime11.47-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.05-40.00%
Burglary30.63-50.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Other theft10.42-75.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.650.00%
Burglary62.090.00%
Vehicle crime51.260.00%
Other theft41.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.77-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.0920.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.8675.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.93-28.57%
Burglary31.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
April 20245
January 202410
December 202310
November 202314
October 20238

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
April 20241
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20243
January 20245
November 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20243
January 20246
November 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM2 5BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Holland Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Kingswood Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Brighton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Kings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Yarbridge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lymbourne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hardegray Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Sackville Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Fowey Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sinclair Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Chipstead Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Basinghall Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Basildon Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Gatton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Mottistone Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Dunsbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Nettlecombe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Homeland Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Cotswold Road
    Total1
    Drugs1