PORT LANE, CO1 2FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 2FT

PORT LANE, CO1 2FT, Colchester has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.77 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2FT 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 2FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2FT, encompassing approximately 5013 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO1 2FT area, explore the CO1 2FT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

CO1 2FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farrington Close with total crimes: 5
  • New Park Street with total crimes: 4
  • Hesper Road with total crimes: 3

PORT LANE, CO1 2FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.7725.93%
Public order76.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Other crime20.400.00%
Shoplifting20.40100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.77-35.71%
Public order75.3975.00%
Vehicle crime71.4016.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.4040.00%
Drugs31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-25.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Other theft20.40-33.33%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-90.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.7675.00%
Shoplifting108.38150.00%
Vehicle crime61.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.00300.00%
Public order40.80-20.00%
Other theft30.80-25.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.7726.32%
Criminal damage and arson54.790.00%
Public order51.000.00%
Other theft41.000.00%
Shoplifting40.80300.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Burglary20.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.18-9.52%
Public order53.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.00-28.57%
Drugs31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.1916.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.400.00%
Shoplifting61.20100.00%
Vehicle crime41.200.00%
Other theft20.80-50.00%
Public order20.400.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.77-32.26%
Criminal damage and arson64.19500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.2050.00%
Other theft41.20300.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Shoplifting30.60-57.14%
Other crime20.600.00%
Drugs20.40-33.33%
Public order20.40-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.37-20.51%
Shoplifting76.1875.00%
Vehicle crime51.40150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0033.33%
Public order30.800.00%
Drugs30.60-40.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.7718.18%
Drugs57.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.00100.00%
Shoplifting40.800.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6050.00%
Public order30.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.5743.48%
Public order36.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.60-40.00%
Other theft30.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-66.67%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.97-37.84%
Criminal damage and arson64.59100.00%
Shoplifting61.200.00%
Vehicle crime51.20400.00%
Public order51.00-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.00-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.800.00%
Other crime20.80-33.33%
Burglary20.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.960.00%
Public order87.380.00%
Other theft61.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.200.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202427
July 202442
June 202424
May 202419
April 202421
March 202421
February 202431
January 202439
December 202333
November 202323
October 202337

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 202410
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
November 20236

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
April 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO1 2FT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Farrington Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. New Park Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hesper Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Maudlyn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St Leonard'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Port Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Harsnett Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Simons Lane Magdalen Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Pertwees Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Timber Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Jennings Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Providence Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cross Cut Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Edward Paxman Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Challenge Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Granville Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Wimpole Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Hythe Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Geoff Seaden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Gantry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Tarrett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Artillery Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1