ARTILLERY STREET, CO1 2JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 2JQ

ARTILLERY STREET, CO1 2JQ, Colchester has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2JQ 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 2JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2JQ, encompassing approximately 5197 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

CO1 2JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kendall Road with total crimes: 6
  • New Park Street with total crimes: 4
  • Goodey Close with total crimes: 4

ARTILLERY STREET, CO1 2JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.810.00%
Public order55.58-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.58-25.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Other theft20.38-50.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.85-21.62%
Vehicle crime75.5816.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.3516.67%
Public order61.35100.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Shoplifting40.77-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour30.77-25.00%
Burglary30.580.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Theft from the person20.38100.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.20131.25%
Shoplifting117.12175.00%
Vehicle crime62.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.1550.00%
Other theft41.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.77-20.00%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Public order30.58-50.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.24-15.79%
Public order63.0820.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-50.00%
Shoplifting40.77100.00%
Other theft30.77-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In May 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 offences199.4311.76%
Criminal damage and arson83.66-11.11%
Other theft51.5466.67%
Public order50.96150.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96-55.56%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Shoplifting20.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.20-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.2780.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.7350.00%
Shoplifting61.73100.00%
Vehicle crime41.150.00%
Other theft30.77-50.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.43-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.850.00%
Other theft61.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.15150.00%
Public order30.9650.00%
Shoplifting30.58-62.50%
Drugs20.58-33.33%
Other crime20.380.00%
Burglary20.38100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.51-11.11%
Shoplifting86.1660.00%
Vehicle crime61.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.15100.00%
Drugs31.15-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Other theft20.38100.00%
Public order20.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-60.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.089.09%
Public order66.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1525.00%
Shoplifting50.960.00%
Drugs40.96300.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Burglary30.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Other theft10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences339.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.35-33.33%
Public order30.77-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.58-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.580.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.54-42.11%
Public order84.23-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.54100.00%
Shoplifting61.15500.00%
Vehicle crime51.15150.00%
Other theft30.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.58-57.14%
Other crime20.58-33.33%
Burglary20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.430.00%
Public order97.3112.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.7375.00%
Other theft61.35100.00%
Other crime31.1550.00%
Burglary30.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.58-60.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.660.00%
Public order87.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.540.00%
Vehicle crime51.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.960.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202429
July 202437
June 202416
May 202419
April 202417
March 202420
February 202432
January 202436
December 202333
November 202322
October 202338
September 202338

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239
September 20238

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

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202411
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
April 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
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. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kendall Road
    Total6
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. New Park Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Goodey Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    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. Simons Lane Magdalen Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Timber Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Providence Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cross Cut Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Edward Paxman Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Challenge Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Granville Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. New Town Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wimpole Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Myrtle Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Hythe Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Gantry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tarrett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Artillery Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1