CO4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4

CO4, Colchester has recorded a total of 360 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CO4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CO4, encompassing approximately 53020 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (181) incidents (9.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-10.26% decrease)
  • Public order: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)

CO4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charter Way with total crimes: 31
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 12

CO4 Crime Map

Postcodes in CO4

The postcode district are associated with the CO4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CO4 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 181 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.799.04%
Anti-social behaviour353.41-10.26%
Public order300.667.14%
Other theft260.578.33%
Criminal damage and arson240.49-7.69%
Shoplifting140.45-63.16%
Drugs110.2622.22%
Vehicle crime110.21-26.67%
Other crime80.2160.00%
Burglary70.15-12.50%
Bicycle theft50.13150.00%
Theft from the person30.090.00%
Possession of weapons30.06-62.50%
Robbery20.06100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 166 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1666.96-29.96%
Anti-social behaviour393.13-4.88%
Shoplifting380.7458.33%
Public order280.72-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson260.53-43.48%
Other theft240.49-17.24%
Vehicle crime150.45-31.82%
Drugs90.28-10.00%
Possession of weapons80.1714.29%
Burglary80.15-38.46%
Other crime50.15-37.50%
Bicycle theft20.09-75.00%
Robbery10.04-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 237 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2379.1316.75%
Criminal damage and arson464.4758.62%
Anti-social behaviour410.877.89%
Public order320.77-8.57%
Other theft290.607.41%
Shoplifting240.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime220.45120.00%
Burglary130.410.00%
Drugs100.25-9.09%
Bicycle theft80.19100.00%
Other crime80.150.00%
Possession of weapons70.15600.00%
Robbery50.13400.00%
Theft from the person20.09-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2037.8526.09%
Anti-social behaviour383.83-2.56%
Public order350.722.94%
Shoplifting320.6610.34%
Criminal damage and arson290.600.00%
Other theft270.55-22.86%
Burglary130.51-7.14%
Drugs110.2583.33%
Vehicle crime100.2142.86%
Other crime80.19100.00%
Theft from the person40.1533.33%
Bicycle theft40.08-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Robbery10.02-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.0515.83%
Anti-social behaviour393.0421.88%
Other theft350.74-2.78%
Public order340.6630.77%
Criminal damage and arson290.6481.25%
Shoplifting290.5570.59%
Burglary140.5527.27%
Vehicle crime70.26-58.82%
Bicycle theft60.13100.00%
Drugs60.11-33.33%
Robbery60.11500.00%
Other crime40.11-55.56%
Theft from the person30.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1396.00-26.84%
Other theft362.6224.14%
Anti-social behaviour320.680.00%
Public order260.60-13.33%
Vehicle crime170.4988.89%
Shoplifting170.32-60.47%
Criminal damage and arson160.32-23.81%
Burglary110.3083.33%
Drugs90.210.00%
Other crime90.17-10.00%
Bicycle theft30.17-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.06-50.00%
Robbery10.04-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1907.51-8.21%
Shoplifting433.58115.00%
Anti-social behaviour320.81-3.03%
Public order300.6025.00%
Other theft290.57-6.45%
Criminal damage and arson210.5523.53%
Other crime100.4011.11%
Drugs90.19-30.77%
Vehicle crime90.17-35.71%
Bicycle theft70.17250.00%
Robbery70.13250.00%
Burglary60.1320.00%
Possession of weapons40.11-20.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 207 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2077.2210.11%
Anti-social behaviour333.9073.68%
Other theft310.62-22.50%
Public order240.589.09%
Shoplifting200.45-35.48%
Criminal damage and arson170.38-10.53%
Vehicle crime140.32-39.13%
Drugs130.260.00%
Other crime90.25-10.00%
Burglary50.17-28.57%
Possession of weapons50.090.00%
Robbery20.09100.00%
Bicycle theft20.04-50.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1887.2227.03%
Other theft403.5573.91%
Shoplifting310.7510.71%
Vehicle crime230.5827.78%
Public order220.43-37.14%
Criminal damage and arson190.41-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour190.3611.76%
Drugs130.3644.44%
Other crime100.25100.00%
Burglary70.19-56.25%
Possession of weapons50.13150.00%
Bicycle theft40.09100.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.02-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1486.19-17.32%
Public order352.799.38%
Shoplifting280.66-9.68%
Other theft230.53-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson220.43-21.43%
Vehicle crime180.41-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour170.34-39.29%
Burglary160.3277.78%
Drugs90.300.00%
Other crime50.17-28.57%
Possession of weapons20.09-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.04-81.82%
Theft from the person20.040.00%
Robbery10.04-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 179 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1797.60-21.15%
Public order323.38-39.62%
Shoplifting310.60-20.51%
Vehicle crime300.5887.50%
Other theft290.573.57%
Anti-social behaviour280.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson280.53-22.22%
Bicycle theft110.53-31.25%
Drugs90.2112.50%
Burglary90.17-18.18%
Other crime70.17-46.15%
Robbery50.1325.00%
Possession of weapons50.0925.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 227 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2279.150.00%
Public order534.280.00%
Shoplifting391.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson360.740.00%
Other theft280.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour280.530.00%
Vehicle crime160.530.00%
Bicycle theft160.300.00%
Other crime130.300.00%
Burglary110.250.00%
Drugs80.210.00%
Possession of weapons40.150.00%
Robbery40.080.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 185.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 237 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024181
August 2024166
July 2024237
June 2024203
May 2024161
April 2024139
March 2024190
February 2024207
January 2024188
December 2023148
November 2023179
October 2023227

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202413
June 202413
May 202414
April 202411
March 20246
February 20245
January 20247
December 202316
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 357 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202424
July 202429
June 202427
May 202435
April 202436
March 202429
February 202431
January 202440
December 202323
November 202329
October 202328

A total of 381 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202428
July 202432
June 202435
May 202434
April 202426
March 202430
February 202424
January 202422
December 202335
November 202332
October 202353

A total of 117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202410
June 202411
May 20246
April 20249
March 20249
February 202413
January 202413
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 313 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202426
July 202446
June 202429
May 202429
April 202416
March 202421
February 202417
January 202419
December 202322
November 202328
October 202336

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 346 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202438
July 202424
June 202432
May 202429
April 202417
March 202443
February 202420
January 202431
December 202328
November 202331
October 202339

A total of 381 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202439
July 202441
June 202438
May 202439
April 202432
March 202432
February 202433
January 202419
December 202317
November 202328
October 202328

A total of 96 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 192 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 202422
June 202410
May 20247
April 202417
March 20249
February 202414
January 202423
December 202318
November 202330
October 202316

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Charter Way
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Whitmore Drive
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. De Grey Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Boxted Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lugar Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blade Road
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rochdale Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 12. Stanley Wooster Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 13. Hainault Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Compton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Merlin End
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Celandine Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 17. Cyril Child Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Hunwicke Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Holborough Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Macbeth Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 22. Elm Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hickory Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Harwich Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dilbridge Road East
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Bradford Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Mile End Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 28. Orchard Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 29. Venture Chase
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. Gratian Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1