MAIDENBURGH STREET, CO1 1TT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 1TT

MAIDENBURGH STREET, CO1 1TT, Colchester has recorded a total of 205 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 76.57 per 1,000 population. This CO1 1TT 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 1TT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 1TT, encompassing approximately 2677 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (41.07% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (4.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)

CO1 1TT 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

MAIDENBURGH STREET, CO1 1TT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7976.5741.07%
Anti-social behaviour2629.514.00%
Shoplifting229.71120.00%
Public order188.22-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson166.7245.45%
Drugs125.98100.00%
Other theft124.489.09%
Robbery54.48400.00%
Bicycle theft51.87150.00%
Other crime31.8750.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5658.26-32.53%
Anti-social behaviour2520.92-7.41%
Public order199.345.56%
Criminal damage and arson117.100.00%
Other theft114.1122.22%
Shoplifting104.11-54.55%
Vehicle crime73.7316.67%
Drugs62.61100.00%
Theft from the person22.24-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Robbery10.75-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8375.0729.69%
Anti-social behaviour2731.00-3.57%
Shoplifting2210.084.76%
Public order188.2220.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.72-8.33%
Other theft94.11-25.00%
Theft from the person83.36166.67%
Robbery72.99133.33%
Vehicle crime62.6150.00%
Burglary32.240.00%
Drugs31.12-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Other crime10.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.37-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6464.9910.34%
Anti-social behaviour2823.90-34.88%
Shoplifting2110.46-19.23%
Public order157.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.60-33.33%
Other theft124.48-42.86%
Vehicle crime44.48300.00%
Drugs41.4933.33%
Possession of weapons31.49-25.00%
Robbery31.120.00%
Theft from the person31.12-40.00%
Other crime31.12-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5875.07-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour4321.6653.57%
Shoplifting2616.0630.00%
Other theft219.71162.50%
Criminal damage and arson187.8428.57%
Public order126.72-29.41%
Theft from the person54.4825.00%
Other crime41.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.49100.00%
Robbery31.4950.00%
Drugs31.12-72.73%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-75.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6067.98-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour2822.41-9.68%
Shoplifting2010.460.00%
Public order177.4721.43%
Criminal damage and arson146.3516.67%
Drugs115.2322.22%
Other theft84.11-38.46%
Other crime62.99100.00%
Vehicle crime42.24-20.00%
Burglary41.490.00%
Theft from the person41.49-20.00%
Robbery21.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6969.10-5.48%
Anti-social behaviour3125.77-8.82%
Shoplifting2011.58-4.76%
Public order147.47-17.65%
Other theft135.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.86-33.33%
Drugs94.48-25.00%
Vehicle crime53.36-28.57%
Theft from the person51.870.00%
Other crime31.87200.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7379.9315.87%
Anti-social behaviour3427.2754.55%
Shoplifting2112.70-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson187.8463.64%
Public order176.7213.33%
Other theft136.3518.18%
Drugs124.8671.43%
Vehicle crime74.48600.00%
Burglary62.61-33.33%
Theft from the person52.24-44.44%
Robbery31.8750.00%
Bicycle theft21.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.75-33.33%
Other crime10.75-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6371.340.00%
Shoplifting2923.5311.54%
Anti-social behaviour2210.83-15.38%
Public order158.22-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson115.60-15.38%
Other theft114.11-35.29%
Burglary94.1150.00%
Theft from the person93.36125.00%
Drugs73.3675.00%
Other crime52.610.00%
Bicycle theft41.87100.00%
Possession of weapons31.49200.00%
Robbery21.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-96.15%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6379.55-17.11%
Vehicle crime2623.5385.71%
Shoplifting269.7130.00%
Anti-social behaviour269.7130.00%
Public order219.7131.25%
Other theft177.8441.67%
Criminal damage and arson136.35-18.75%
Burglary64.86100.00%
Drugs42.24-20.00%
Robbery41.490.00%
Theft from the person41.490.00%
Bicycle theft21.49-88.24%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7678.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour2028.390.00%
Shoplifting207.470.00%
Bicycle theft177.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.350.00%
Public order165.980.00%
Vehicle crime145.980.00%
Other theft125.230.00%
Drugs54.480.00%
Robbery41.870.00%
Theft from the person41.490.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 202411
March 20249
February 202412
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 744 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202456
July 202483
June 202464
May 202458
April 202460
March 202469
February 202473
January 202463
December 202363
November 202376

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20241
December 202326
November 202314

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202425
July 202427
June 202428
May 202443
April 202428
March 202431
February 202434
January 202422
December 202326
November 202320

A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 202418
June 202415
May 202412
April 202417
March 202414
February 202417
January 202415
December 202321
November 202316

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202411
June 202412
May 202418
April 202414
March 202412
February 202418
January 202411
December 202313
November 202316

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20249
June 202412
May 202421
April 20248
March 202413
February 202413
January 202411
December 202317
November 202312

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 202317

A total of 237 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
July 202422
June 202421
May 202426
April 202420
March 202420
February 202421
January 202429
December 202326
November 202320

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 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 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234

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 1TT 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. 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. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 7. Culver Street West
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Castle Bailey
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Vineyard Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Trinity Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ryegate Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Cowdray Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 15. St John'S Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Whitewell Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Botolph'S Church Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Abbey Gate Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Museum Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Middle Mill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 21. St. James' Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 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. St Julian Grove
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 25. Culver Street East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Castle Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Land Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Priory Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Short Wyre Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1