EAST STREET, CO1 2QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 2QT

EAST STREET, CO1 2QT, Colchester has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.36 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2QT 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 2QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2QT, encompassing approximately 3185 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

CO1 2QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Coach Road with total crimes: 6
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

EAST STREET, CO1 2QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.3627.27%
Anti-social behaviour84.39100.00%
Other theft42.51300.00%
Public order31.26-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Robbery10.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.93-15.38%
Public order53.45150.00%
Vehicle crime51.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-72.73%
Robbery30.940.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.08450.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.45250.00%
Vehicle crime42.200.00%
Bicycle theft31.2650.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.47-51.85%
Shoplifting44.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.18237.50%
Criminal damage and arson38.47200.00%
Shoplifting30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-40.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.53-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.51150.00%
Other theft31.570.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.4225.00%
Burglary34.7150.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Drugs20.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Other crime20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.16-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.770.00%
Drugs30.9450.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.04-36.36%
Possession of weapons34.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9450.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-60.00%
Drugs20.63-50.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.44100.00%
Vehicle crime56.91-28.57%
Drugs41.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2633.33%
Bicycle theft31.26200.00%
Public order30.94-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.610.00%
Public order93.450.00%
Vehicle crime72.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.200.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 202413
June 202413
May 202427
April 20248
March 202415
February 202412
January 202414
December 202322
November 202311

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
February 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 202411
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Old Coach Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Brook Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 4. East Bay
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. East Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harold Collins Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. East Ward Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cross Cut Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Harwich Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Guildford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Land Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Eaglegate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Grosvenor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kerry Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1