CO1 2FJ, Colchester has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.60 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2FJ 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 2FJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2FJ, encompassing approximately 4785 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 18.60 | 48.39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 9.61 | 28.57% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.88 | 133.33% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.25 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.04 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.04 | -77.78% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.42 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.42 | -81.82% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.42 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 18.60 | -35.42% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 6.48 | 37.50% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.30 | 42.86% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.09 | 125.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.88 | -30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.46 | -57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.25 | -69.23% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.84 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.63 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.42 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.42 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 25.49 | 92.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 10.03 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.93 | 44.44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.72 | -23.08% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.09 | 166.67% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.67 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.46 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.04 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.84 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.63 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 15.67 | -40.48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 5.22 | 85.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.72 | -43.75% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.88 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.46 | -41.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.84 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.42 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.21 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 21.94 | 281.82% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 8.78 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 3.34 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.51 | 40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.46 | -41.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.46 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.84 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.63 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 12.95 | 100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 2.51 | -65.62% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.30 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.09 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.67 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.04 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.42 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.42 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.42 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.42 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 16.30 | -13.51% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 6.69 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.09 | 250.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.46 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.25 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.25 | -28.57% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.04 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.42 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.21 | -90.91% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 19.64 | 2.78% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 7.73 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.13 | 57.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.30 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.88 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.46 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.84 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.63 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.42 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.42 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 17.76 | 16.13% |
| Public order | 12 | 7.52 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.51 | -56.25% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.46 | 500.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.25 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.04 | -54.55% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.04 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.04 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.63 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.42 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 17.13 | -3.12% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 6.48 | 77.78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.34 | 83.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.30 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.25 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.84 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.84 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.63 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.42 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.21 | -88.89% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 18.81 | -11.11% |
| Public order | 12 | 6.69 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.51 | -10.00% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.88 | 80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.88 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.25 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.04 | -55.56% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.84 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.84 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.42 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 20.69 | -5.26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 7.52 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.51 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.09 | 28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 1.88 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.88 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.88 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.04 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.63 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.42 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 21.10 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 7.94 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.30 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.09 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.67 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.46 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 46 |
| August 2024 | 31 |
| July 2024 | 48 |
| June 2024 | 25 |
| May 2024 | 42 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 32 |
| February 2024 | 37 |
| January 2024 | 36 |
| December 2023 | 31 |
| November 2023 | 32 |
| October 2023 | 36 |
| September 2023 | 38 |
A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO1 2FJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |