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

Overview of Crime in CO1 2HN

PORT LANE, CO1 2HN, Colchester has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.13 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2HN 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 2HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2HN, encompassing approximately 4145 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

CO1 2HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Park Street with total crimes: 4
  • Hesper Road with total crimes: 3
  • Maudlyn Road with total crimes: 3

PORT LANE, CO1 2HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.13-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour45.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-57.14%
Public order30.72-57.14%
Other theft20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-85.71%
Other crime10.24-80.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

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 offences2715.20-30.77%
Public order76.5116.67%
Vehicle crime71.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6916.67%
Other crime51.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-25.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.24-90.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.8195.00%
Shoplifting109.41150.00%
Vehicle crime72.41133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.6920.00%
Public order61.45-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.45300.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Robbery10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.0681.82%
Public order74.82133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.69150.00%
Shoplifting41.21300.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Robbery30.72200.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.00-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.65-25.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.85-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson84.58100.00%
Shoplifting61.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4533.33%
Public order30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.92-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-40.00%
Shoplifting30.72-57.14%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.06-16.67%
Shoplifting76.0375.00%
Vehicle crime51.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.21150.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Drugs20.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.2725.00%
Drugs47.24100.00%
Shoplifting40.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72200.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.65166.67%
Vehicle crime45.79-20.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Drugs20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.65-67.86%
Criminal damage and arson62.17100.00%
Shoplifting61.450.00%
Vehicle crime51.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.21-42.86%
Other theft30.96-40.00%
Public order30.72-62.50%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.957.69%
Public order86.7514.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.930.00%
Other theft51.69150.00%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.72-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-60.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Robbery20.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.270.00%
Public order71.930.00%
Vehicle crime51.690.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202427
July 202439
June 202420
May 202411
April 202419
March 202423
February 202425
January 202430
December 202324
November 20239
October 202328
September 202326

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 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
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. New Park Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hesper Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Maudlyn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. St Leonard'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Port Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Harsnett Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pertwees Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Timber Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Edward Paxman Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Challenge Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Granville Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Wimpole Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Belmont Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Scarletts Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Gilberd Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Smiths Field
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hythe Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Tarrett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Artillery Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1