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

Overview of Crime in CO1 2SY

GREENSTEAD ROAD, CO1 2SY, Colchester has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.12 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2SY 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 2SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2SY, encompassing approximately 1938 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CO1 2SY 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 2SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.124.55%
Public order611.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.1050.00%
Other theft21.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.12-21.43%
Robbery411.35300.00%
Other theft32.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-50.00%
Drugs21.03-50.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-88.89%
Other crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2830.4440.00%
Criminal damage and arson914.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.6433.33%
Drugs42.0633.33%
Other theft32.0650.00%
Public order31.5550.00%
Bicycle theft21.55100.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.05-13.04%
Drugs310.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Public order21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.5727.78%
Criminal damage and arson311.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.9920.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.2933.33%
Other theft32.0650.00%
Public order21.55-33.33%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.52-66.67%
Burglary10.52-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.74400.00%
Burglary32.5850.00%
Other crime31.550.00%
Public order31.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Drugs21.03-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.60-16.67%
Drugs510.3266.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.5850.00%
Public order21.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.03-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Burglary21.03-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-85.71%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2427.34-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson712.3840.00%
Burglary63.610.00%
Drugs33.100.00%
Other theft31.55200.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Public order31.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Possession of weapons21.03100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.7952.94%
Public order513.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5825.00%
Other crime32.58200.00%
Vehicle crime31.55-25.00%
Drugs31.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-50.00%
Other theft11.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.060.00%
Vehicle crime42.060.00%
Possession of weapons22.060.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202422
July 202428
June 202420
May 202423
April 202418
March 202415
February 202420
January 202424
December 202326
November 202317

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20249
May 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246

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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO1 2SY 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. East Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Timber Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Jennings Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Harold Collins Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. East Ward Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cross Cut Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Edward Paxman Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Geoff Seaden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hunting Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Chase
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Harwich Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Edmund'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fairfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grosvenor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kerry Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Tarrett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1