CO8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO8

CO8, Colchester has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.03 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CO8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CO8, encompassing approximately 2437 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

CO8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Craig'S Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Bell Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Smallbridge Entry with total crimes: 2

CO8 Crime Map

Postcodes in CO8

The postcode district are associated with the CO8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CO8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary69.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.46-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.46-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson87.80700.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.2875.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.870.00%
Burglary20.82-33.33%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft56.57400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.05-60.00%
Burglary31.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.44100.00%
Burglary44.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.33-54.55%
Drugs22.050.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.49266.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.460.00%
Other theft22.05-60.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Burglary20.82-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft58.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.050.00%
Burglary42.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.64-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Public order20.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.10300.00%
Public order23.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Burglary20.82-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.460.00%
Burglary31.640.00%
Other theft31.2350.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.100.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-71.43%
Other crime10.82-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.870.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 202411
March 20243
February 20248
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244
April 20246
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Craig'S Hill
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Bell Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Smallbridge Entry
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Normandie Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Church Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Rectory Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Amos Hill
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. St Edmunds Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nayland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Upper Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1