CO1 1TJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 1TJ

CO1 1TJ, Colchester has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 64.82 per 1,000 population. This CO1 1TJ 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 1TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 1TJ, encompassing approximately 2838 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)

CO1 1TJ 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 1TJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7264.8241.18%
Anti-social behaviour2325.364.55%
Shoplifting208.10100.00%
Public order167.05-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson155.6436.36%
Drugs105.28100.00%
Other theft103.520.00%
Robbery43.52300.00%
Bicycle theft41.41100.00%
Other crime31.4150.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5151.43-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour2217.97-18.52%
Public order197.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.6910.00%
Other theft103.8725.00%
Shoplifting103.52-54.55%
Vehicle crime83.5233.33%
Drugs52.8266.67%
Burglary21.76-33.33%
Theft from the person20.70-77.78%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Bicycle theft20.70100.00%
Robbery10.70-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7868.6932.20%
Anti-social behaviour2727.480.00%
Shoplifting229.514.76%
Public order197.7526.67%
Criminal damage and arson106.69-16.67%
Theft from the person93.52200.00%
Other theft83.17-33.33%
Robbery72.82133.33%
Vehicle crime62.4750.00%
Drugs32.110.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Other crime11.06-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5958.839.26%
Anti-social behaviour2720.78-34.15%
Shoplifting219.51-12.50%
Public order157.4025.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.28-20.00%
Other theft124.23-42.86%
Vehicle crime44.23300.00%
Possession of weapons31.410.00%
Robbery31.060.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Theft from the person31.06-40.00%
Other crime31.06-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.06100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5466.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour4119.0251.85%
Shoplifting2414.4420.00%
Other theft218.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson157.400.00%
Public order125.28-33.33%
Theft from the person54.2325.00%
Other crime41.760.00%
Robbery31.4150.00%
Drugs31.06-66.67%
Possession of weapons31.0650.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-75.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5460.94-11.48%
Anti-social behaviour2719.02-10.00%
Shoplifting209.510.00%
Public order187.0528.57%
Criminal damage and arson156.347.14%
Drugs95.280.00%
Other theft73.17-36.36%
Vehicle crime42.470.00%
Burglary41.410.00%
Other crime41.4133.33%
Theft from the person41.41-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.4150.00%
Robbery21.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6161.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour3021.49-9.09%
Shoplifting2010.57-4.76%
Public order147.05-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson144.93-6.67%
Other theft114.930.00%
Drugs93.870.00%
Theft from the person53.170.00%
Vehicle crime41.76-42.86%
Other crime31.41200.00%
Bicycle theft21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6167.28-4.69%
Anti-social behaviour3321.4950.00%
Shoplifting2111.62-25.00%
Public order167.40-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson155.6450.00%
Other theft115.280.00%
Drugs93.8750.00%
Vehicle crime73.17600.00%
Burglary62.47-33.33%
Theft from the person52.11-44.44%
Robbery31.76200.00%
Possession of weapons21.06-33.33%
Other crime10.70-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.35-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6466.5816.36%
Shoplifting2822.5412.00%
Anti-social behaviour229.86-12.00%
Public order177.75-10.53%
Other theft115.99-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson103.87-23.08%
Burglary93.5250.00%
Theft from the person93.17125.00%
Drugs63.1750.00%
Bicycle theft42.1133.33%
Other crime41.410.00%
Possession of weapons31.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-96.43%
Robbery10.35-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5570.10-6.78%
Vehicle crime2819.3786.67%
Shoplifting259.8638.89%
Anti-social behaviour258.8131.58%
Public order198.81-5.00%
Other theft146.6916.67%
Criminal damage and arson134.93-18.75%
Burglary64.58100.00%
Drugs42.11-20.00%
Theft from the person41.4133.33%
Bicycle theft31.41-81.25%
Robbery31.06-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5967.630.00%
Public order2020.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour197.050.00%
Shoplifting186.690.00%
Bicycle theft166.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson165.640.00%
Vehicle crime155.640.00%
Other theft125.280.00%
Drugs54.230.00%
Robbery41.760.00%
Theft from the person31.410.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 668 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202472
August 202451
July 202478
June 202459
May 202454
April 202454
March 202461
February 202461
January 202464
December 202355
November 202359

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20241
December 202328
November 202315

A total of 296 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202427
June 202427
May 202441
April 202427
March 202430
February 202433
January 202422
December 202325
November 202319

A total of 185 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202419
June 202415
May 202412
April 202418
March 202414
February 202416
January 202417
December 202319
November 202320

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202410
June 202412
May 202415
April 202415
March 202414
February 202415
January 202410
December 202313
November 202316

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20248
June 202412
May 202421
April 20247
March 202411
February 202411
January 202411
December 202314
November 202312

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 202316

A total of 229 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202410
July 202422
June 202421
May 202424
April 202420
March 202420
February 202421
January 202428
December 202325
November 202318

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO1 1TJ 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. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Vineyard Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Trinity Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Ryegate Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Cowdray Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Whitewell Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Botolph'S Church Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Abbey Gate Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Museum Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Middle Mill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 19. St. James' Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. St Botolph'S Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. St John'S Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Julian Grove
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 23. Culver Street East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Castle Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Land Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Priory Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Short Wyre Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. St Runwald Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Sanderson Mews
    Total1
    Public order1