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

Overview of Crime in CO1 2SW

GREENSTEAD ROAD, CO1 2SW, Colchester has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.84 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2SW 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 2SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2SW, encompassing approximately 1662 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO1 2SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farrington Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hainault Close with total crimes: 4
  • Timber Hill with total crimes: 2

GREENSTEAD ROAD, CO1 2SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.84-16.67%
Public order39.02200.00%
Other theft31.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.24-18.18%
Other theft310.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.80-50.00%
Public order11.20-80.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Drugs10.60-75.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.2737.50%
Criminal damage and arson1013.230.00%
Public order56.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0133.33%
Drugs42.4133.33%
Other theft22.410.00%
Bicycle theft21.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.2433.33%
Drugs39.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.80200.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.43-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson37.220.00%
Bicycle theft21.800.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.4316.67%
Public order28.42100.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.83-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson47.22300.00%
Other theft32.410.00%
Burglary11.800.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.04-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour310.2250.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-33.33%
Drugs21.20-33.33%
Other crime11.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-80.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.2511.76%
Criminal damage and arson511.43-16.67%
Drugs33.01200.00%
Burglary31.8050.00%
Vehicle crime31.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.80100.00%
Other theft11.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.2530.77%
Criminal damage and arson610.220.00%
Public order33.61200.00%
Other crime31.80200.00%
Other theft31.800.00%
Burglary21.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-80.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.610.00%
Possession of weapons23.010.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 202422
June 202416
May 202412
April 202414
March 202412
February 202417
January 202419
December 202317
November 202313

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 202410
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 2 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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Farrington Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hainault Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Timber Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Jennings Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Ashdown Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. East Ward Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hythe Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Geoff Seaden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hunting Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Chase
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Howe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sherwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Harwich Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Edmund'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fairfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kerry Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Tarrett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1