ST PETERS STREET, CO1 1LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 1LQ

ST PETERS STREET, CO1 1LQ, Colchester has recorded a total of 171 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.66 per 1,000 population. This CO1 1LQ 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 1LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 1LQ, encompassing approximately 3128 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)

CO1 1LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32
  • St Nicholas Street with total crimes: 17
  • George Street with total crimes: 15

ST PETERS STREET, CO1 1LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6354.6628.57%
Shoplifting1920.1490.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.07-20.83%
Public order156.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson144.7940.00%
Other theft124.4733.33%
Drugs103.84150.00%
Bicycle theft53.2025.00%
Robbery41.60300.00%
Other crime31.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-80.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Burglary10.64-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4945.71-26.87%
Anti-social behaviour2415.660.00%
Public order157.6715.38%
Criminal damage and arson104.79-9.09%
Vehicle crime103.2042.86%
Shoplifting103.20-52.38%
Other theft93.2050.00%
Bicycle theft42.880.00%
Burglary41.280.00%
Drugs41.2833.33%
Theft from the person21.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Robbery10.32-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6755.2924.07%
Anti-social behaviour2421.419.09%
Shoplifting217.6710.53%
Public order136.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.1610.00%
Vehicle crime73.5240.00%
Other theft62.24-40.00%
Theft from the person61.92100.00%
Robbery61.9250.00%
Bicycle theft41.92300.00%
Burglary41.2833.33%
Drugs31.2850.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5447.943.85%
Anti-social behaviour2217.26-47.62%
Shoplifting197.03-26.92%
Public order136.0744.44%
Other theft104.16-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson103.20-37.50%
Vehicle crime53.20400.00%
Robbery41.60300.00%
Theft from the person31.2850.00%
Other crime30.960.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5257.53-5.45%
Anti-social behaviour4216.6275.00%
Shoplifting2613.4236.84%
Other theft188.31157.14%
Criminal damage and arson165.756.67%
Public order95.11-30.77%
Bicycle theft42.8833.33%
Possession of weapons41.28100.00%
Other crime31.28-40.00%
Theft from the person20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-90.91%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5551.4610.00%
Anti-social behaviour2417.58-4.00%
Shoplifting197.675.56%
Criminal damage and arson156.0715.38%
Public order134.7918.18%
Drugs114.1622.22%
Other theft73.52-46.15%
Other crime52.2466.67%
Bicycle theft31.6050.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Possession of weapons20.96100.00%
Theft from the person20.64-60.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5050.18-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour2515.98-24.24%
Shoplifting187.9920.00%
Other theft135.7544.44%
Criminal damage and arson134.16-13.33%
Public order114.16-31.25%
Drugs93.520.00%
Vehicle crime62.8820.00%
Theft from the person51.9225.00%
Other crime31.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.96-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.32-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5555.29-1.79%
Anti-social behaviour3317.58106.25%
Public order1610.55128.57%
Criminal damage and arson155.1187.50%
Shoplifting154.79-34.78%
Drugs94.79125.00%
Other theft92.88-18.18%
Burglary52.88-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.60150.00%
Theft from the person41.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.2850.00%
Possession of weapons30.960.00%
Robbery10.96-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5649.860.00%
Shoplifting2317.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.350.00%
Other theft115.11-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.5233.33%
Theft from the person82.56100.00%
Public order72.56-61.11%
Burglary72.2416.67%
Other crime52.240.00%
Drugs41.60100.00%
Robbery41.280.00%
Possession of weapons31.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-81.82%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5652.42-18.84%
Shoplifting2317.9027.78%
Public order187.3538.46%
Anti-social behaviour165.75100.00%
Other theft155.1136.36%
Vehicle crime114.7957.14%
Criminal damage and arson63.52-57.14%
Burglary61.92500.00%
Robbery41.920.00%
Theft from the person41.280.00%
Possession of weapons31.28200.00%
Drugs20.96-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6951.460.00%
Shoplifting1822.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.750.00%
Public order134.470.00%
Other theft114.160.00%
Bicycle theft103.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.200.00%
Vehicle crime72.560.00%
Theft from the person42.240.00%
Drugs41.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 202310

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20246
June 202410
May 202418
April 20247
March 202413
February 20249
January 202411
December 202315
November 202311

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202413
June 202413
May 20249
April 202413
March 202411
February 202416
January 20247
December 202318
November 202313

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 202421
June 202419
May 202426
April 202419
March 202418
February 202415
January 202423
December 202323
November 202318

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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20247
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 202311
November 20237

A total of 626 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202449
July 202467
June 202454
May 202452
April 202455
March 202450
February 202455
January 202456
December 202356
November 202369

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202411
June 202410
May 202416
April 202415
March 202413
February 202415
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 202411
March 20249
February 20249
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234

A total of 253 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202424
July 202424
June 202422
May 202442
April 202424
March 202425
February 202433
January 202416
December 202316
November 20238

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total32
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Culver Street West
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Castle Bailey
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Trinity Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ryegate Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Cowdray Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Museum Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Middle Mill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 14. Victoria Chase
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Market Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 17. Morten Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 18. John Harper Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 19. North Station Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Serpentine Walk
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sheepen Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Balkerne Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Green'S Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. St Runwald Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Sanderson Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Williams Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Northgate Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Parkside Quarter
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Jarmin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1