GREENSTEAD ROAD, CO1 2SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 2SU

GREENSTEAD ROAD, CO1 2SU, Colchester has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.02 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2SU 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 2SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2SU, encompassing approximately 1720 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CO1 2SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Coach Road with total crimes: 6
  • Farrington Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hainault Close with total crimes: 4

GREENSTEAD ROAD, CO1 2SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.02-14.29%
Public order610.46500.00%
Other theft23.49-33.33%
Other crime11.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.86-16.00%
Other theft312.2150.00%
Robbery11.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-75.00%
Drugs10.58-66.67%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Other crime10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2528.4938.89%
Criminal damage and arson814.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.6533.33%
Public order32.33200.00%
Drugs31.740.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.0228.57%
Drugs310.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7450.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.12-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson38.140.00%
Bicycle theft21.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.7914.29%
Public order29.300.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.44-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson58.14400.00%
Other crime32.910.00%
Other theft21.74100.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.1912.50%
Anti-social behaviour310.4650.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Burglary21.16-50.00%
Drugs21.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-83.33%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.25-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson69.3020.00%
Burglary43.490.00%
Drugs32.3350.00%
Vehicle crime31.7450.00%
Other theft21.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Public order21.16-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.3530.77%
Criminal damage and arson59.8825.00%
Public order42.91300.00%
Other crime32.330.00%
Drugs21.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.330.00%
Possession of weapons22.330.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202425
June 202418
May 202414
April 202416
March 202414
February 202418
January 202416
December 202317
November 202313

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20243
December 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
May 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Old Coach Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Farrington Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hainault Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Timber Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Jennings Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. East Ward Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edward Paxman Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Geoff Seaden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hunting Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Chase
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Harwich Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Edmund'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fairfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kerry Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Tarrett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1