February 2026 Source: Police.uk
CM2 Crime Intelligence Report
CM2 recorded 278 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.59 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 18.2% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 4.5% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
278trending_down -18.2% vs last month
Crime Rate
4.59per 1k
Low Risk Active Postcodes
1,805
Within CM2 district
Chelmsford
60,570
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| Nightclub Map | total: 36 Violence and sexual offences: 15 Public order: 4 | 36 |
| Nightclub Map | total: 11 Shoplifting: 5 Drugs: 2 | 11 |
| Supermarket Map | total: 10 Shoplifting: 10 | 10 |
| Thomas Close Map | total: 10 Violence and sexual offences: 9 Other theft: 1 | 10 |
| Moretons Map | total: 9 Violence and sexual offences: 9 | 9 |
| Friars Walk Map | total: 6 Other theft: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 6 |
| Hurst Way Map | total: 6 Shoplifting: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 6 |
| Shopping Area Map | total: 6 Public order: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 6 |
| Hillside Mews Map | total: 5 Other theft: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 5 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 4 Anti-social behaviour: 1 Burglary: 1 | 4 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
106
38.1%
Shoplifting
31
11.2%
Anti-social Behaviour
29
10.4%
Other Theft
22
7.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
19
6.8%
Drug Offences
15
5.4%
Vehicle Crime
15
5.4%
Public Order
15
5.4%
Burglary
12
4.3%
Other Crime
5
1.8%
Robbery
4
1.4%
Theft from Person
3
1.1%
Weapons Possession
1
0.4%
Bicycle Theft
1
0.4%
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Month-on-Monthtrending_down -18.2%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -4.5%
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