CULVER STREET WEST, CO1 1JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 1JG

CULVER STREET WEST, CO1 1JG, Colchester has recorded a total of 236 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 120.04 per 1,000 population. This CO1 1JG 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 1JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 1JG, encompassing approximately 1966 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (42.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)

CO1 1JG 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

CULVER STREET WEST, CO1 1JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98120.0442.03%
Anti-social behaviour2849.85-3.45%
Shoplifting2314.2476.92%
Public order2211.70-21.43%
Other theft1611.1933.33%
Criminal damage and arson168.146.67%
Drugs118.1437.50%
Bicycle theft65.59100.00%
Vehicle crime33.05-66.67%
Burglary31.53-50.00%
Robbery31.53200.00%
Other crime31.5350.00%
Possession of weapons21.53-33.33%
Theft from the person21.020.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69101.73-36.11%
Anti-social behaviour2935.10-9.38%
Public order2814.7527.27%
Criminal damage and arson1514.24-6.25%
Shoplifting137.63-38.10%
Other theft126.61-7.69%
Vehicle crime96.1012.50%
Drugs84.5814.29%
Burglary64.07-14.29%
Possession of weapons33.0550.00%
Bicycle theft31.5350.00%
Theft from the person21.53-66.67%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Robbery11.02-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108127.6724.14%
Anti-social behaviour3254.93-5.88%
Public order2216.280.00%
Shoplifting2111.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson1610.68-20.00%
Other theft138.14-13.33%
Vehicle crime86.61100.00%
Drugs74.0775.00%
Burglary73.560.00%
Theft from the person63.56100.00%
Robbery63.05100.00%
Possession of weapons23.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.020.00%
Other crime11.02-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87113.4310.13%
Anti-social behaviour3444.25-34.62%
Public order2217.2929.41%
Shoplifting2111.19-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson2010.68-25.93%
Other theft1510.17-34.78%
Possession of weapons47.630.00%
Vehicle crime42.0333.33%
Drugs42.03-42.86%
Other crime42.030.00%
Robbery32.0350.00%
Theft from the person31.53-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79128.682.60%
Anti-social behaviour5240.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson2726.4558.82%
Shoplifting2713.7335.00%
Other theft2313.73109.09%
Public order1711.700.00%
Drugs78.65-58.82%
Theft from the person43.56-20.00%
Other crime42.03-33.33%
Possession of weapons42.03100.00%
Vehicle crime32.030.00%
Robbery21.53100.00%
Burglary21.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.02100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77111.90-3.75%
Anti-social behaviour3939.1611.43%
Shoplifting2019.84-4.76%
Public order1710.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson178.65-15.00%
Drugs178.65-10.53%
Other theft118.65-26.67%
Other crime65.5950.00%
Theft from the person53.050.00%
Burglary42.54300.00%
Vehicle crime32.03-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.53-33.33%
Robbery11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80118.00-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour3540.692.94%
Shoplifting2117.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson2010.68-28.57%
Drugs1910.1726.67%
Public order179.66-22.73%
Other theft158.65-16.67%
Vehicle crime97.6350.00%
Theft from the person54.580.00%
Other crime42.5433.33%
Bicycle theft32.0350.00%
Possession of weapons31.5350.00%
Burglary11.53-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96132.759.09%
Anti-social behaviour3448.8325.93%
Criminal damage and arson2817.2955.56%
Public order2214.2410.00%
Shoplifting2111.19-27.59%
Other theft1810.6838.46%
Drugs159.1625.00%
Vehicle crime67.630.00%
Burglary63.05-33.33%
Theft from the person53.05-50.00%
Other crime32.54-50.00%
Robbery31.5350.00%
Bicycle theft21.53-71.43%
Possession of weapons21.02-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88125.12-5.38%
Shoplifting2944.767.41%
Anti-social behaviour2714.75-18.18%
Public order2013.73-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson1810.170.00%
Other theft139.16-40.91%
Drugs126.6150.00%
Theft from the person106.10100.00%
Burglary95.0912.50%
Bicycle theft74.5875.00%
Other crime63.56500.00%
Possession of weapons53.05150.00%
Robbery22.54-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93143.43-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour3347.3050.00%
Public order2916.7870.59%
Vehicle crime2714.7592.86%
Shoplifting2713.7335.00%
Other theft2213.7346.67%
Criminal damage and arson1811.19-30.77%
Drugs89.160.00%
Burglary84.07300.00%
Theft from the person54.0725.00%
Robbery52.540.00%
Bicycle theft42.54-77.78%
Possession of weapons22.03-33.33%
Other crime11.02-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105132.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson2653.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour2213.220.00%
Shoplifting2011.190.00%
Bicycle theft1810.170.00%
Public order179.160.00%
Other theft158.650.00%
Vehicle crime147.630.00%
Drugs87.120.00%
Robbery54.070.00%
Theft from the person42.540.00%
Possession of weapons32.030.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Burglary21.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 202318

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
December 202327
November 202314

A total of 365 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202429
July 202432
June 202434
May 202452
April 202439
March 202435
February 202434
January 202427
December 202333
November 202322

A total of 980 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 89.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202498
August 202469
July 2024108
June 202487
May 202479
April 202477
March 202480
February 202496
January 202488
December 202393
November 2023105

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202413
June 202415
May 202423
April 202411
March 202415
February 202418
January 202413
December 202322
November 202315

A total of 233 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202428
July 202422
June 202422
May 202417
April 202417
March 202417
February 202422
January 202420
December 202329
November 202317

A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 202417
March 202419
February 202415
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238

A total of 221 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202416
June 202420
May 202427
April 202417
March 202420
February 202428
January 202418
December 202318
November 202326

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20232

A total of 243 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 202421
June 202421
May 202427
April 202420
March 202421
February 202421
January 202429
December 202327
November 202320

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

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

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 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 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO1 1JG 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. Police Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Vineyard Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Trinity Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ryegate Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Cowdray Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 17. St John'S Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Whitewell Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Botolph'S Church Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Abbey Gate Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Museum Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Middle Mill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 23. St Botolph'S Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. St Botolph'S Circus
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St John'S Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Crouch Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chapel Street North
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Culver Street East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Henry Laver Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. Crowhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1