CO1 1HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 1HF

CO1 1HF, Colchester has recorded a total of 224 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 95.86 per 1,000 population. This CO1 1HF 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 1HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 1HF, encompassing approximately 2336 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO1 1HF area, explore the CO1 1HF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (140.00% increase)

CO1 1HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • St Nicholas Street with total crimes: 17

CO1 1HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9095.8636.36%
Anti-social behaviour2838.513.70%
Shoplifting2411.98140.00%
Public order2110.27-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson158.9925.00%
Other theft156.4225.00%
Drugs106.4266.67%
Bicycle theft64.28100.00%
Vehicle crime32.57-57.14%
Robbery31.2850.00%
Other crime31.280.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Burglary20.86-50.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6676.17-32.65%
Anti-social behaviour2728.240.00%
Public order2211.554.76%
Other theft129.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.140.00%
Shoplifting105.14-52.38%
Vehicle crime74.2816.67%
Drugs63.000.00%
Burglary42.57-33.33%
Other crime31.71200.00%
Bicycle theft31.2850.00%
Robbery21.28-66.67%
Theft from the person20.86-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9896.7120.99%
Anti-social behaviour2741.94-10.00%
Public order2111.555.00%
Shoplifting218.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.99-14.29%
Other theft125.14-7.69%
Vehicle crime65.1450.00%
Drugs62.5750.00%
Burglary62.570.00%
Theft from the person62.57100.00%
Robbery62.57100.00%
Possession of weapons22.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Other crime10.86-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8186.4412.50%
Anti-social behaviour3034.66-36.17%
Shoplifting2112.84-32.26%
Public order208.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.56-33.33%
Other theft135.99-43.48%
Vehicle crime45.56300.00%
Drugs41.710.00%
Other crime41.710.00%
Possession of weapons31.71-25.00%
Robbery31.2850.00%
Theft from the person31.28-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.28-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72100.131.41%
Anti-social behaviour4730.8127.03%
Shoplifting3120.1147.62%
Other theft2313.27130.00%
Criminal damage and arson219.8440.00%
Public order168.990.00%
Theft from the person46.85-20.00%
Drugs41.71-75.00%
Other crime41.71-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.71100.00%
Bicycle theft31.71200.00%
Robbery21.28100.00%
Burglary20.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7189.01-6.58%
Anti-social behaviour3730.3812.12%
Shoplifting2115.835.00%
Public order168.99-11.11%
Drugs166.8560.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.8515.38%
Other theft106.42-37.50%
Other crime64.28100.00%
Theft from the person52.570.00%
Burglary42.140.00%
Vehicle crime31.71-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7688.58-10.59%
Anti-social behaviour3332.52-2.94%
Shoplifting2014.12-4.76%
Public order188.56-5.26%
Other theft167.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.85-38.10%
Drugs105.56-28.57%
Vehicle crime84.2860.00%
Theft from the person53.420.00%
Bicycle theft32.1450.00%
Other crime31.28200.00%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85100.5611.84%
Anti-social behaviour3436.3741.67%
Criminal damage and arson2114.5575.00%
Shoplifting218.99-27.59%
Public order198.9918.75%
Other theft168.1323.08%
Drugs146.8555.56%
Burglary75.99-22.22%
Vehicle crime53.00400.00%
Theft from the person52.14-44.44%
Robbery32.140.00%
Bicycle theft21.28-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.86-50.00%
Other crime10.86-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7692.00-9.52%
Shoplifting2932.52-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour2412.41-22.58%
Public order1610.27-30.43%
Other theft136.85-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.56-14.29%
Burglary95.1412.50%
Drugs93.8580.00%
Theft from the person93.85125.00%
Bicycle theft53.8566.67%
Other crime52.140.00%
Possession of weapons42.14300.00%
Robbery31.71-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.28-95.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84106.55-11.58%
Shoplifting3135.9547.62%
Anti-social behaviour3113.2763.16%
Public order2313.2743.75%
Vehicle crime209.8442.86%
Other theft208.5625.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.56-26.32%
Burglary85.99300.00%
Drugs53.42-37.50%
Robbery52.1425.00%
Theft from the person42.140.00%
Bicycle theft31.71-84.21%
Possession of weapons11.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95103.130.00%
Shoplifting2140.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour198.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson198.130.00%
Bicycle theft198.130.00%
Other theft168.130.00%
Public order166.850.00%
Vehicle crime146.850.00%
Drugs85.990.00%
Robbery43.420.00%
Theft from the person41.710.00%
Possession of weapons31.710.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 202319

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20241
December 202320
November 202314

A total of 337 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202427
July 202427
June 202430
May 202447
April 202437
March 202433
February 202434
January 202424
December 202331
November 202319

A total of 894 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202466
July 202498
June 202481
May 202472
April 202471
March 202476
February 202485
January 202476
December 202384
November 202395

A total of 208 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202422
July 202421
June 202420
May 202416
April 202416
March 202418
February 202419
January 202416
December 202323
November 202316

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 202416
March 202410
February 202414
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 168 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202421
April 202415
March 202413
February 202421
January 202412
December 202314
November 202319

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202412
June 202413
May 202423
April 202410
March 202416
February 202416
January 202413
December 202320
November 202316

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 250 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202410
July 202421
June 202421
May 202431
April 202421
March 202420
February 202421
January 202429
December 202331
November 202321

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
May 20242
April 20244
February 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20232

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 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 20244
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 1HF 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. Nightclub
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St Nicholas Street
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. George Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Balkerne Gardens
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 8. Culver Street West
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Castle Bailey
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Vineyard Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 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. St Botolph'S Church Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Abbey Gate Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Museum Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Middle Mill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 22. St Botolph'S Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. St John'S Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Market Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Chapel Street North
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Culver Street East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Henry Laver Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Crowhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Short Wyre Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1