BARRACK STREET, CO1 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 2LJ

BARRACK STREET, CO1 2LJ, Colchester has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.85 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2LJ, encompassing approximately 5988 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

CO1 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Kendall Road with total crimes: 6
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 5

BARRACK STREET, CO1 2LJ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.85-2.86%
Criminal damage and arson65.68-14.29%
Public order61.0020.00%
Shoplifting61.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.000.00%
Other theft20.83-50.00%
Burglary20.33-33.33%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.86-5.41%
Vehicle crime95.8480.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.50-30.00%
Shoplifting61.17-53.85%
Public order51.0066.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.830.00%
Other theft40.8333.33%
Burglary30.6750.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Theft from the person20.33100.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.36105.56%
Shoplifting136.18116.67%
Criminal damage and arson102.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.67-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.830.00%
Public order30.83-40.00%
Other theft30.50-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Drugs20.33100.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.0175.00%
Shoplifting61.17-40.00%
Public order51.0025.00%
Vehicle crime50.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.83-54.55%
Other theft40.83100.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.0137.50%
Shoplifting101.840.00%
Public order41.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.67-55.56%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Other crime20.33100.00%
Other theft20.33-50.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.33-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.35-18.18%
Shoplifting103.0111.11%
Anti-social behaviour91.6728.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.50166.67%
Vehicle crime51.340.00%
Other theft40.83-42.86%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order20.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.85-26.67%
Shoplifting93.67-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.50-12.50%
Other theft71.17250.00%
Public order41.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6750.00%
Drugs20.50-60.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.69-9.09%
Shoplifting125.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.00166.67%
Drugs51.340.00%
Vehicle crime50.830.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.33-66.67%
Other theft20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.17-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.020.00%
Public order75.51250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.17100.00%
Shoplifting61.000.00%
Drugs51.00400.00%
Vehicle crime50.83400.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.500.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences338.6832.00%
Other theft45.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Public order20.33-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.33-83.33%
Drugs10.170.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.35-28.57%
Public order94.170.00%
Shoplifting71.50250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.17100.00%
Vehicle crime61.00100.00%
Other theft41.00-42.86%
Burglary30.6750.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.33-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.020.00%
Public order95.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.500.00%
Other theft71.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Shoplifting20.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 202411
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202435
July 202437
June 202418
May 202424
April 202418
March 202422
February 202430
January 202433
December 202333
November 202325
October 202335

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 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 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202413
June 20246
May 202410
April 202410
March 20249
February 202412
January 20246
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Kendall Road
    Total6
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brook Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. New Park Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Goodey Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. St Leonard'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Port Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Harsnett Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Military Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Simons Lane Magdalen Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Providence Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cross Cut Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Edward Paxman Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Challenge Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Granville Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. New Town Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wimpole Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. George Williams Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Magdalen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 20. Gantry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tarrett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Artillery Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. James Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Childwell Alley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1