OZALID ROAD, CO1 1NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 1NQ

OZALID ROAD, CO1 1NQ, Colchester has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 130.22 per 1,000 population. This CO1 1NQ 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 1NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 1NQ, encompassing approximately 1320 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (48.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)

CO1 1NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • George Street with total crimes: 15

OZALID ROAD, CO1 1NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67130.2248.89%
Anti-social behaviour2250.72-12.00%
Shoplifting1916.6672.73%
Public order1814.38-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson1313.6318.18%
Other theft119.8410.00%
Bicycle theft78.3375.00%
Vehicle crime45.30-33.33%
Drugs33.03-50.00%
Burglary22.27-66.67%
Robbery21.510.00%
Theft from the person21.51100.00%
Possession of weapons11.51-66.67%
Other crime10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45113.56-53.12%
Anti-social behaviour2534.07-7.41%
Public order2118.9323.53%
Shoplifting1115.90-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson118.3322.22%
Other theft108.3366.67%
Burglary67.57-14.29%
Vehicle crime64.5450.00%
Drugs64.540.00%
Bicycle theft44.5433.33%
Possession of weapons33.0350.00%
Other crime12.270.00%
Theft from the person10.76-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96152.1757.38%
Anti-social behaviour2772.680.00%
Public order1720.44-5.56%
Shoplifting1612.8723.08%
Criminal damage and arson912.11-35.71%
Burglary76.810.00%
Other theft65.30-53.85%
Drugs64.54200.00%
Vehicle crime44.5433.33%
Theft from the person43.03300.00%
Bicycle theft33.03-25.00%
Robbery32.27200.00%
Possession of weapons22.27-33.33%
Other crime11.51-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61123.40-7.58%
Anti-social behaviour2746.18-30.77%
Public order1820.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson1413.63-48.15%
Other theft1310.60-27.78%
Shoplifting139.84-45.83%
Bicycle theft49.84100.00%
Possession of weapons33.030.00%
Vehicle crime32.27200.00%
Other crime32.27-25.00%
Drugs22.27-66.67%
Robbery11.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66156.713.12%
Anti-social behaviour3949.9730.00%
Criminal damage and arson2729.5358.82%
Shoplifting2420.4484.62%
Other theft1818.1780.00%
Public order1213.639.09%
Drugs69.08-53.85%
Other crime44.54-20.00%
Possession of weapons33.03200.00%
Bicycle theft22.27-33.33%
Robbery21.51100.00%
Burglary21.51-50.00%
Theft from the person11.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64132.498.47%
Anti-social behaviour3048.453.45%
Criminal damage and arson1722.710.00%
Drugs1312.870.00%
Shoplifting139.84-27.78%
Public order119.84-15.38%
Other theft108.33-33.33%
Other crime57.57150.00%
Burglary43.79300.00%
Bicycle theft33.030.00%
Theft from the person22.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.51-83.33%
Robbery10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.76-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59140.06-14.49%
Anti-social behaviour2944.6720.83%
Shoplifting1821.9638.46%
Criminal damage and arson1713.63-22.73%
Other theft1512.877.14%
Public order1311.36-35.00%
Drugs139.8430.00%
Vehicle crime69.8450.00%
Possession of weapons44.54100.00%
Theft from the person43.030.00%
Bicycle theft33.03200.00%
Other crime22.270.00%
Robbery11.51-66.67%
Burglary10.76-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69146.12-1.43%
Anti-social behaviour2452.2420.00%
Criminal damage and arson2218.17100.00%
Public order2016.6642.86%
Other theft1415.1440.00%
Shoplifting1310.60-31.58%
Drugs109.840.00%
Burglary57.57-16.67%
Theft from the person43.790.00%
Vehicle crime43.03300.00%
Robbery33.030.00%
Other crime22.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.51-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70137.03-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour2053.00-25.93%
Shoplifting1915.1418.75%
Public order1414.38-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson1110.60-15.38%
Other theft108.33-44.44%
Drugs107.57100.00%
Bicycle theft67.57500.00%
Burglary64.54100.00%
Theft from the person44.5433.33%
Other crime43.03300.00%
Robbery33.03-40.00%
Possession of weapons32.2750.00%
Vehicle crime12.27-92.86%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72150.66-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour2754.5142.11%
Public order1920.4490.00%
Other theft1814.3863.64%
Shoplifting1613.6323.08%
Vehicle crime1412.1140.00%
Criminal damage and arson1310.60-45.83%
Drugs59.84-28.57%
Robbery53.7966.67%
Burglary33.790.00%
Theft from the person32.270.00%
Possession of weapons22.27100.00%
Other crime11.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.76-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84149.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson2463.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour1918.170.00%
Shoplifting1314.380.00%
Other theft119.840.00%
Vehicle crime108.330.00%
Public order107.570.00%
Bicycle theft107.570.00%
Drugs77.570.00%
Robbery35.300.00%
Theft from the person32.270.00%
Other crime22.270.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 202310

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20246
June 202413
May 202418
April 202410
March 202415
February 202414
January 202410
December 202318
November 202311

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202417
June 202418
May 202412
April 202411
March 202413
February 202420
January 202414
December 202319
November 202310

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 202416
June 202413
May 202424
April 202413
March 202418
February 202413
January 202419
December 202316
November 202313

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 202314
November 202310

A total of 753 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202467
August 202445
July 202496
June 202461
May 202466
April 202464
March 202459
February 202469
January 202470
December 202372
November 202384

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
July 202427
June 202427
May 202439
April 202430
March 202429
February 202424
January 202420
December 202327
November 202319

A total of 178 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20249
June 202414
May 202427
April 202417
March 202417
February 202422
January 202411
December 202313
November 202324

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 202413
March 202413
February 202410
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO1 1NQ 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. Nightclub
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total11
    Bicycle theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Culver Street West
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Trinity Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. St John'S Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whitewell Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Abbey Gate Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Beaconsfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. St John'S Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crouch Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chapel Street North
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. James Wick Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Henry Laver Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Crowhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Alexandra Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Chapel Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. South Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Cedars Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Balkerne Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Green'S Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Runwald Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Sanderson Mews
    Total1
    Public order1