CO1 1GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 1GP

CO1 1GP, Colchester has recorded a total of 207 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 78.29 per 1,000 population. This CO1 1GP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO1 postcode area, which has experienced 379 crimes and a crime rate of 19.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO1 1GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 1GP, encompassing approximately 2643 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)

CO1 1GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • St Nicholas Street with total crimes: 17
  • George Street with total crimes: 15

CO1 1GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8178.2928.57%
Anti-social behaviour2730.640.00%
Shoplifting2310.21130.00%
Public order188.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson176.8154.55%
Other theft136.438.33%
Drugs104.9266.67%
Bicycle theft53.7825.00%
Robbery31.8950.00%
Other crime31.1350.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Burglary20.76-66.67%
Theft from the person20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6364.30-29.21%
Anti-social behaviour2723.830.00%
Public order1810.210.00%
Other theft126.8120.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.540.00%
Shoplifting104.16-52.38%
Burglary63.780.00%
Drugs62.2750.00%
Vehicle crime52.27-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.89100.00%
Robbery21.51-66.67%
Theft from the person20.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8978.6728.99%
Anti-social behaviour2733.660.00%
Shoplifting2110.21-4.55%
Public order187.9420.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.81-8.33%
Other theft104.16-23.08%
Vehicle crime63.7820.00%
Burglary62.27500.00%
Theft from the person62.27100.00%
Robbery62.27200.00%
Drugs42.270.00%
Bicycle theft21.510.00%
Other crime10.76-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6968.8421.05%
Anti-social behaviour2726.10-37.21%
Shoplifting2210.21-29.03%
Public order158.3225.00%
Other theft135.67-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson124.92-36.84%
Vehicle crime54.54400.00%
Drugs41.890.00%
Other crime41.5133.33%
Possession of weapons31.51-25.00%
Theft from the person31.1350.00%
Bicycle theft21.13-33.33%
Robbery20.760.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5777.54-16.18%
Anti-social behaviour4321.5630.30%
Shoplifting3116.2647.62%
Other theft2211.73120.00%
Criminal damage and arson198.3235.71%
Public order127.19-14.29%
Drugs44.54-71.43%
Possession of weapons41.51100.00%
Bicycle theft31.51200.00%
Other crime31.13-50.00%
Robbery21.13100.00%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Theft from the person20.76-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6873.007.94%
Anti-social behaviour3325.726.45%
Shoplifting2112.485.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.9416.67%
Public order145.30-17.65%
Drugs145.3075.00%
Other theft105.30-33.33%
Other crime63.78100.00%
Theft from the person52.270.00%
Burglary31.890.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.38-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6370.35-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour3123.83-6.06%
Shoplifting2011.7311.11%
Public order177.56-10.53%
Other theft156.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.67-40.00%
Drugs84.54-20.00%
Vehicle crime73.0316.67%
Theft from the person52.650.00%
Bicycle theft31.8950.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7782.0816.67%
Anti-social behaviour3329.12106.25%
Criminal damage and arson2012.4881.82%
Public order197.5646.15%
Shoplifting187.19-37.93%
Other theft156.8150.00%
Drugs105.6766.67%
Burglary73.78-22.22%
Vehicle crime62.65500.00%
Theft from the person52.27-44.44%
Robbery31.890.00%
Bicycle theft21.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.76-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6669.22-7.04%
Shoplifting2924.96-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour1610.97-36.00%
Public order136.05-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson114.92-8.33%
Other theft104.16-44.44%
Burglary93.7850.00%
Theft from the person93.40125.00%
Drugs63.4050.00%
Other crime52.270.00%
Robbery31.89-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.13200.00%
Bicycle theft21.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-93.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7181.32-15.48%
Shoplifting3126.8547.62%
Anti-social behaviour2511.7338.89%
Public order229.4646.67%
Other theft188.3220.00%
Vehicle crime156.8166.67%
Criminal damage and arson125.67-29.41%
Burglary64.54200.00%
Drugs42.27-42.86%
Robbery41.510.00%
Theft from the person41.510.00%
Bicycle theft21.51-86.67%
Possession of weapons10.76-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8480.940.00%
Shoplifting2131.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson176.810.00%
Other theft156.430.00%
Public order155.670.00%
Bicycle theft155.670.00%
Vehicle crime95.670.00%
Drugs73.400.00%
Robbery42.650.00%
Theft from the person41.510.00%
Possession of weapons21.510.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 788 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202481
August 202463
July 202489
June 202469
May 202457
April 202468
March 202463
February 202477
January 202466
December 202371
November 202384

A total of 307 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202427
July 202427
June 202427
May 202443
April 202433
March 202431
February 202433
January 202416
December 202325
November 202318

A total of 181 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
July 202418
June 202415
May 202412
April 202414
March 202417
February 202419
January 202413
December 202322
November 202315

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202411
June 202412
May 202419
April 202414
March 202412
February 202420
January 202411
December 202312
November 202317

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202410
June 202413
May 202422
April 202410
March 202415
February 202415
January 202410
December 202318
November 202315

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 202315

A total of 247 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 202421
June 202422
May 202431
April 202421
March 202420
February 202418
January 202429
December 202331
November 202321

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 202414
March 20248
February 202410
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20246
January 20241
December 202315
November 20239

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO1 1GP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. St Nicholas Street
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. George Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Balkerne Gardens
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 7. Culver Street West
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Castle Bailey
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Vineyard Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Trinity Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ryegate Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Cowdray Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 16. St John'S Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Whitewell Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Abbey Gate Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Museum Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Middle Mill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 21. Victoria Chase
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 22. St John'S Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Market Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Chapel Street North
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Culver Street East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Castle Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Sheepen Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Short Wyre Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Balkerne Close
    Total1
    Public order1