CO16 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO16

CO16, Tendring has recorded a total of 163 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CO16 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CO16, encompassing approximately 27018 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (-20.41% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)

CO16 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langham Drive with total crimes: 11
  • Mersea View with total crimes: 10
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 8

CO16 Crime Map

Postcodes in CO16

The postcode district are associated with the CO16, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CO16 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences786.03-20.41%
Public order182.8920.00%
Other theft180.6780.00%
Vehicle crime170.6770.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.63-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson80.33-57.89%
Shoplifting40.30300.00%
Burglary30.15-25.00%
Other crime30.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.11100.00%
Theft from the person10.07-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences986.8516.67%
Criminal damage and arson193.63-9.52%
Public order150.70-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour140.560.00%
Other theft100.5266.67%
Vehicle crime100.3711.11%
Other crime60.37-25.00%
Burglary40.2233.33%
Theft from the person30.15200.00%
Drugs30.11200.00%
Robbery10.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%
Shoplifting10.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences846.29-16.83%
Criminal damage and arson213.1150.00%
Public order160.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.59-22.22%
Vehicle crime90.52125.00%
Other crime80.33300.00%
Other theft60.3020.00%
Burglary30.22-66.67%
Robbery30.11200.00%
Possession of weapons20.11-33.33%
Drugs10.07-75.00%
Shoplifting10.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.5926.25%
Anti-social behaviour183.74157.14%
Public order160.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson140.59-22.22%
Burglary90.5280.00%
Other theft50.33-37.50%
Drugs40.19-63.64%
Vehicle crime40.15-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.15200.00%
Other crime20.11-77.78%
Shoplifting10.070.00%
Robbery10.04-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences806.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson182.96100.00%
Public order120.67-29.41%
Drugs110.441000.00%
Vehicle crime90.4128.57%
Other crime90.33125.00%
Other theft80.3314.29%
Anti-social behaviour70.30-41.67%
Burglary50.26150.00%
Robbery30.190.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences644.81-24.71%
Public order172.3730.77%
Anti-social behaviour120.6320.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.44-30.77%
Vehicle crime70.33-12.50%
Other theft70.26-61.11%
Other crime40.26-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.150.00%
Theft from the person30.110.00%
Burglary20.110.00%
Drugs10.07-50.00%
Shoplifting10.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences855.7728.79%
Other theft183.1563.64%
Criminal damage and arson130.6785.71%
Public order130.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.480.00%
Vehicle crime80.37100.00%
Other crime50.30-37.50%
Drugs20.19-33.33%
Burglary20.07100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences664.66-9.59%
Public order132.44116.67%
Other theft110.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.4125.00%
Other crime80.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.30-53.33%
Vehicle crime40.26-20.00%
Drugs30.1550.00%
Shoplifting10.110.00%
Burglary10.04-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences734.70-3.95%
Criminal damage and arson152.7015.38%
Other theft110.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.4160.00%
Public order60.30-40.00%
Vehicle crime50.22-16.67%
Burglary40.19-33.33%
Other crime20.15-33.33%
Drugs20.07-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences765.3338.18%
Criminal damage and arson132.81-13.33%
Other theft110.48120.00%
Public order100.4125.00%
Drugs90.3780.00%
Burglary60.3320.00%
Vehicle crime60.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.22-37.50%
Other crime30.19-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.11100.00%
Shoplifting20.07100.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences554.11-39.56%
Criminal damage and arson152.04-6.25%
Public order80.56-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour80.30-20.00%
Burglary50.30-16.67%
Drugs50.19150.00%
Other theft50.19-54.55%
Other crime50.19400.00%
Vehicle crime20.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.07-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.04-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.4810.98%
Public order223.3710.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.810.00%
Other theft110.59-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour100.41-47.37%
Burglary60.37-14.29%
Shoplifting40.220.00%
Vehicle crime40.15-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.150.00%
Theft from the person20.110.00%
Drugs20.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%
Robbery10.070.00%
Other crime10.04-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.510.00%
Public order203.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour190.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.700.00%
Other theft130.590.00%
Burglary70.480.00%
Drugs60.260.00%
Vehicle crime50.220.00%
Shoplifting40.190.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202416
June 202416
May 202412
April 202417
March 202413
February 202413
January 20246
December 202310
November 20238
October 202322
September 202320

A total of 1033 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202478
August 202498
July 202484
June 2024101
May 202480
April 202464
March 202485
February 202466
January 202473
December 202376
November 202355
October 202391
September 202382

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202414
June 202418
May 20247
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 202421
June 202414
May 202418
April 20249
March 202413
February 20247
January 202415
December 202313
November 202315
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 202418
February 202411
January 202411
December 202311
November 20235
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20249
June 20244
May 20249
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
October 20232

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20242
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 202411
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20239
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO16 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Langham Drive
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Mersea View
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft1
  • 3. First Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Clacton Road
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Beach Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 6. Botany Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 7. Mendlesham Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cruce Way
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Oakleigh Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Second Avenue
    Total4
    Public order3
    Other crime1
  • 11. Colchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Bright Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Bocking'S Grove
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dedham Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Seawick Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Club Parade
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Alpha Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 18. Parsonage Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Woodlands Rise
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Westwood Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Digby Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Hall Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Harwich Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Wix Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Salmon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Nayland Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Douglas Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lupin Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Porter Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2