CO1 2QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 2QD

CO1 2QD, Colchester has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.63 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2QD 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 2QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2QD, encompassing approximately 4526 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)

CO1 2QD 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
  • Castle Bailey with total crimes: 10

CO1 2QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5025.634.17%
Drugs1111.05120.00%
Shoplifting112.4357.14%
Anti-social behaviour102.43100.00%
Other theft82.210.00%
Public order71.77-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.55-37.50%
Robbery41.10300.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.22-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4824.9717.07%
Public order1210.6050.00%
Vehicle crime92.6528.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.990.00%
Other theft81.77-11.11%
Shoplifting71.770.00%
Drugs51.55-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.10-58.33%
Other crime31.10200.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Theft from the person20.66-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.22-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.9736.67%
Anti-social behaviour129.06-14.29%
Other theft92.6580.00%
Public order81.9960.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.77-20.00%
Theft from the person71.77250.00%
Vehicle crime71.55250.00%
Shoplifting71.55-12.50%
Drugs61.55100.00%
Robbery31.3350.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.6355.56%
Criminal damage and arson103.09-9.09%
Shoplifting82.21-33.33%
Public order51.77-16.67%
Other theft51.10-37.50%
Drugs31.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Theft from the person20.44-50.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.09100.00%
Shoplifting128.849.09%
Criminal damage and arson112.65120.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.43-43.75%
Other theft81.99166.67%
Public order61.77-40.00%
Theft from the person41.330.00%
Other crime30.8850.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.22-53.49%
Anti-social behaviour164.4277.78%
Shoplifting113.5337.50%
Public order102.4325.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2166.67%
Vehicle crime51.10150.00%
Drugs51.1025.00%
Theft from the person41.10300.00%
Other theft30.88-57.14%
Robbery20.660.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4320.10-6.52%
Anti-social behaviour99.5012.50%
Public order81.99100.00%
Shoplifting81.77-33.33%
Other theft71.7775.00%
Drugs41.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-50.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4622.0931.43%
Shoplifting1210.16-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour82.65100.00%
Vehicle crime61.7720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.33-14.29%
Drugs51.33-28.57%
Public order41.10-55.56%
Other theft40.8833.33%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Bicycle theft30.6650.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.992.94%
Shoplifting137.738.33%
Public order92.8728.57%
Criminal damage and arson71.9940.00%
Drugs71.55133.33%
Vehicle crime51.55-72.22%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-50.00%
Theft from the person40.88100.00%
Other theft30.88-40.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Bicycle theft20.44-60.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.76-5.56%
Vehicle crime187.5150.00%
Shoplifting123.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.6533.33%
Public order71.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft51.55-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.1025.00%
Other theft51.10-28.57%
Drugs31.10-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.66-33.33%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.08-18.18%
Public order147.9555.56%
Vehicle crime123.099.09%
Bicycle theft92.65200.00%
Shoplifting81.99-20.00%
Other theft71.77-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.55-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-50.00%
Drugs40.88-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.88200.00%
Burglary30.66-50.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.22-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4427.400.00%
Vehicle crime119.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.430.00%
Other theft102.210.00%
Shoplifting102.210.00%
Public order92.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.990.00%
Burglary61.770.00%
Drugs51.330.00%
Robbery41.100.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202412
June 202414
May 20249
April 202416
March 20249
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 467 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202448
July 202441
June 202430
May 202440
April 202420
March 202443
February 202446
January 202435
December 202334
November 202336
October 202344

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20248
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 202314
October 20239

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 202412
April 202411
March 20248
February 202412
January 202413
December 202312
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 202411
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 202318
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO1 2QD 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. Castle Bailey
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Vineyard Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Kendall Road
    Total6
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cowdray Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Brook Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. St Botolph'S Church Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Shrubland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. St. James' Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. East Bay
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Simons Lane Magdalen Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. St Botolph'S Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Colchester Town
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Golden Noble Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. George Williams Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Magdalen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. St Julian Grove
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 19. Portland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Culver Street East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Castle Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Guildford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Land Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Eaglegate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Gantry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. James Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Childwell Alley
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Priory Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Short Wyre Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1