CO3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO3

CO3, Colchester has recorded a total of 185 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CO3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CO3, encompassing approximately 32540 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (-28.83% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

CO3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Balkerne Gardens with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Lemur Lane with total crimes: 7

CO3 Crime Map

Postcodes in CO3

The postcode district are associated with the CO3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CO3 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 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences795.69-28.83%
Other theft172.4330.77%
Shoplifting150.52-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson150.4615.38%
Anti-social behaviour150.46-31.82%
Public order100.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime100.3166.67%
Other crime60.310.00%
Drugs50.18150.00%
Bicycle theft40.1533.33%
Burglary40.12-55.56%
Theft from the person20.12100.00%
Possession of weapons20.06100.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.79-0.89%
Anti-social behaviour223.4137.50%
Shoplifting180.6850.00%
Public order150.55-34.78%
Other theft130.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.40-43.48%
Burglary90.4012.50%
Other crime60.2850.00%
Vehicle crime60.18-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.18-50.00%
Drugs20.09-50.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Robbery10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.1024.44%
Criminal damage and arson233.4476.92%
Public order230.7115.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.71-20.00%
Other theft130.490.00%
Shoplifting120.40-7.69%
Burglary80.37100.00%
Vehicle crime80.2514.29%
Bicycle theft60.25500.00%
Other crime40.180.00%
Drugs40.12100.00%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences905.844.65%
Public order202.7725.00%
Anti-social behaviour200.61-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson130.61-43.48%
Other theft130.408.33%
Shoplifting130.40-40.91%
Vehicle crime70.40-22.22%
Other crime40.220.00%
Burglary40.12-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.12-33.33%
Drugs20.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-66.67%
Robbery10.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences866.7030.30%
Anti-social behaviour322.6477.78%
Criminal damage and arson230.9853.33%
Shoplifting220.7122.22%
Public order160.686.67%
Other theft120.4933.33%
Vehicle crime90.3728.57%
Burglary60.280.00%
Other crime40.18-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.120.00%
Possession of weapons30.090.00%
Drugs20.09-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences665.22-23.26%
Anti-social behaviour182.03-30.77%
Shoplifting180.55-21.74%
Public order150.55-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson150.46-28.57%
Other theft90.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime70.28-30.00%
Burglary60.22-40.00%
Other crime50.1825.00%
Drugs50.150.00%
Theft from the person30.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.0950.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences866.6413.16%
Anti-social behaviour262.6444.44%
Shoplifting230.80-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson210.71-19.23%
Public order160.6577.78%
Other theft120.4920.00%
Vehicle crime100.370.00%
Burglary100.3142.86%
Other crime40.3133.33%
Possession of weapons30.1250.00%
Robbery30.0950.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences766.301.33%
Shoplifting282.3486.67%
Criminal damage and arson260.8673.33%
Anti-social behaviour180.8038.46%
Drugs110.5510.00%
Vehicle crime100.34100.00%
Other theft100.31-50.00%
Public order90.31-18.18%
Burglary70.2816.67%
Other crime30.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.06100.00%
Robbery20.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences755.69-29.25%
Other theft202.305.26%
Criminal damage and arson150.61-25.00%
Shoplifting150.46-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour130.46-7.14%
Public order110.40-31.25%
Drugs100.3411.11%
Burglary60.3150.00%
Other crime60.18500.00%
Vehicle crime50.18-54.55%
Robbery40.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.1250.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1066.9112.77%
Criminal damage and arson203.2642.86%
Other theft190.610.00%
Shoplifting170.586.25%
Public order160.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.4955.56%
Vehicle crime110.4310.00%
Drugs90.3412.50%
Robbery40.28300.00%
Burglary40.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.12100.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%
Other crime10.06-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences946.219.30%
Other theft192.8926.67%
Shoplifting160.58-23.81%
Public order160.4914.29%
Criminal damage and arson140.49-12.50%
Vehicle crime100.4366.67%
Anti-social behaviour90.31-50.00%
Drugs80.28300.00%
Burglary80.2514.29%
Other crime30.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.09-84.62%
Robbery10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences866.180.00%
Shoplifting212.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour180.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.550.00%
Other theft150.490.00%
Public order140.460.00%
Bicycle theft130.430.00%
Burglary70.400.00%
Vehicle crime60.220.00%
Other crime30.180.00%
Drugs20.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1067 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 2024111
July 2024112
June 202490
May 202486
April 202466
March 202486
February 202476
January 202475
December 2023106
November 202394
October 202386

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 218 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 202412
June 202413
May 202422
April 202418
March 202423
February 202428
January 202415
December 202317
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 214 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202423
June 202413
May 202423
April 202415
March 202421
February 202426
January 202415
December 202320
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 181 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202415
July 202423
June 202420
May 202416
April 202415
March 202416
February 20249
January 202411
December 202316
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 20247
March 202410
February 202410
January 20245
December 202311
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 172 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 202413
June 202413
May 202412
April 20249
March 202412
February 202410
January 202420
December 202319
November 202319
October 202315

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 202416
June 202420
May 202432
April 202418
March 202426
February 202418
January 202413
December 202314
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 202313

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
February 202411
January 202410
December 20239
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Balkerne Gardens
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Lemur Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Essex Yeomanry Way
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fiddlers Folly
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Villa Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 7. Rembrandt Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. New Kiln Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Victoria Chase
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Hyena Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Martin Hunt Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Oatfield Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rook End
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Peter Crowe Approach
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Christopher Garnett Chase
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. B1408
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Meadow Grass Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 20. Chitts Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Sheepen Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Creffield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Whitefriars Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Glen Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Jacqueline Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. King Coel Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. St Albright Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hargood Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. New Farm Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1