PRIORY STREET, CO1 2PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 2PY

PRIORY STREET, CO1 2PY, Colchester has recorded a total of 193 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.53 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2PY 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 2PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2PY, encompassing approximately 3475 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (23.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)

CO1 2PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Nicholas Street with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15

PRIORY STREET, CO1 2PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7955.5323.44%
Anti-social behaviour2422.734.35%
Shoplifting196.91137.50%
Public order155.47-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson154.3225.00%
Drugs134.32225.00%
Other theft93.740.00%
Robbery52.59400.00%
Other crime41.44100.00%
Possession of weapons31.15200.00%
Bicycle theft30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-80.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6446.61-25.58%
Anti-social behaviour2318.429.52%
Public order226.6222.22%
Criminal damage and arson126.330.00%
Vehicle crime103.4525.00%
Other theft92.880.00%
Shoplifting82.59-52.94%
Drugs42.30-42.86%
Burglary21.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Theft from the person20.58-75.00%
Other crime20.58-33.33%
Robbery10.58-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8657.2643.33%
Anti-social behaviour2124.75-8.70%
Public order186.0428.57%
Shoplifting175.1813.33%
Criminal damage and arson124.89-7.69%
Other theft93.45-30.77%
Theft from the person82.59300.00%
Vehicle crime82.30100.00%
Drugs72.3075.00%
Robbery52.0125.00%
Other crime31.44-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.86-33.33%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6047.19-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour2317.26-23.33%
Shoplifting156.62-48.28%
Public order144.3216.67%
Other theft134.03-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson133.74-31.58%
Robbery43.740.00%
Vehicle crime41.15-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.1533.33%
Drugs41.15100.00%
Other crime41.15-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.15200.00%
Theft from the person20.86-60.00%
Burglary10.58-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6658.1240.43%
Anti-social behaviour3018.9936.36%
Shoplifting298.6345.00%
Criminal damage and arson198.3435.71%
Other theft175.47142.86%
Public order124.89-29.41%
Other crime63.4550.00%
Theft from the person51.7325.00%
Vehicle crime51.440.00%
Robbery41.4433.33%
Burglary31.1550.00%
Possession of weapons30.860.00%
Drugs20.86-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.58-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4746.04-28.79%
Anti-social behaviour2213.52-21.43%
Shoplifting206.33-16.67%
Public order175.7554.55%
Criminal damage and arson144.8940.00%
Drugs104.03100.00%
Other theft72.88-36.36%
Vehicle crime52.01150.00%
Other crime41.44300.00%
Theft from the person41.15-20.00%
Robbery31.15200.00%
Possession of weapons30.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Burglary20.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6648.636.45%
Anti-social behaviour2818.997.69%
Shoplifting248.0620.00%
Public order116.91-26.67%
Other theft113.1737.50%
Criminal damage and arson103.17-16.67%
Drugs52.88-37.50%
Theft from the person51.440.00%
Possession of weapons31.44200.00%
Bicycle theft20.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.58-81.82%
Other crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.29-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6252.373.33%
Anti-social behaviour2617.8452.94%
Shoplifting207.48-9.09%
Public order155.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.32100.00%
Vehicle crime113.45120.00%
Drugs83.170.00%
Other theft82.30-27.27%
Burglary62.3020.00%
Theft from the person51.73-28.57%
Robbery41.44300.00%
Bicycle theft31.15-40.00%
Other crime10.86-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6048.637.14%
Shoplifting2217.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.33-26.09%
Public order154.89-16.67%
Other theft114.32-26.67%
Drugs83.17100.00%
Theft from the person72.30133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.73-81.48%
Other crime51.44400.00%
Burglary51.44400.00%
Bicycle theft51.44-16.67%
Possession of weapons21.440.00%
Robbery10.58-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5655.25-3.45%
Vehicle crime2716.1192.86%
Anti-social behaviour237.7721.05%
Shoplifting226.6246.67%
Public order186.33-14.29%
Other theft155.1815.38%
Criminal damage and arson124.32-25.00%
Bicycle theft63.45-50.00%
Drugs41.73-42.86%
Theft from the person31.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Robbery20.58-60.00%
Burglary10.58-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5854.380.00%
Public order2116.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson165.470.00%
Shoplifting154.600.00%
Vehicle crime144.320.00%
Other theft134.030.00%
Bicycle theft123.740.00%
Drugs73.450.00%
Robbery52.010.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Theft from the person30.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 256 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 202421
June 202423
May 202430
April 202422
March 202428
February 202426
January 202417
December 202323
November 202319

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 202410
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 704 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202464
July 202486
June 202460
May 202466
April 202447
March 202466
February 202462
January 202460
December 202356
November 202358

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 202418
June 202414
May 202412
April 202417
March 202411
February 202415
January 202415
December 202318
November 202321

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202412
June 202413
May 202419
April 202414
March 202410
February 202412
January 20246
December 202312
November 202316

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
July 202417
June 202415
May 202429
April 202420
March 202424
February 202420
January 202422
December 202322
November 202315

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 202411
January 20245
December 202327
November 202314

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20249
June 202413
May 202417
April 20247
March 202411
February 20248
January 202411
December 202315
November 202313

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 202312

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Nicholas Street
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. George Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Castle Bailey
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Vineyard Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Trinity Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ryegate Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Cowdray Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Whitewell Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Botolph'S Church Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Shrubland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Abbey Gate Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Museum Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. St. James' Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 20. St Botolph'S Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. St Botolph'S Circus
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Colchester Town
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 23. Golden Noble Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. St John'S Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. George Williams Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Magdalen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 27. St Julian Grove
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 28. Portland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fairfax Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Culver Street East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1