GUILDFORD ROAD, CO1 2RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 2RT

GUILDFORD ROAD, CO1 2RT, Colchester has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.28 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2RT 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 2RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2RT, encompassing approximately 2705 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO1 2RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • St. James' Rise with total crimes: 3
  • East Bay with total crimes: 3
  • Harold Collins Place with total crimes: 2

GUILDFORD ROAD, CO1 2RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.28-28.57%
Other theft41.85300.00%
Robbery21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.50-36.36%
Vehicle crime42.5933.33%
Public order31.4850.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2457.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.0766.67%
Theft from the person31.850.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.65-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour32.5950.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7683.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.070.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Public order10.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.13-14.29%
Public order52.220.00%
Burglary31.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.70-12.50%
Vehicle crime22.590.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.28-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour22.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.17-30.77%
Vehicle crime13.33-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.3044.44%
Vehicle crime114.800.00%
Bicycle theft34.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-50.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.37-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1112.93266.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.07-18.18%
Public order53.33150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.850.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.480.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411
June 20247
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20249
December 202313
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 3 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
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 202311
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St. James' Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. East Bay
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Harold Collins Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Castle Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Meander Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Guildford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Land Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Eaglegate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Grosvenor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Robbery1