CO1 2TZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 2TZ

CO1 2TZ, Colchester has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.38 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2TZ 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 2TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2TZ, encompassing approximately 2067 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CO1 2TZ 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
  • Compton Road with total crimes: 4

CO1 2TZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.3826.67%
Anti-social behaviour89.19166.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.8750.00%
Other theft31.4550.00%
Public order31.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.45-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.86-11.76%
Vehicle crime47.250.00%
Public order41.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.930.00%
Drugs31.450.00%
Robbery31.45200.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.7013.33%
Criminal damage and arson128.221100.00%
Vehicle crime45.80300.00%
Drugs31.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Burglary21.45100.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Bicycle theft20.97100.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.51-46.43%
Shoplifting47.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.930.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.76180.00%
Criminal damage and arson413.540.00%
Shoplifting31.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-25.00%
Other theft21.45-33.33%
Public order20.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.67-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour44.84100.00%
Other theft31.93200.00%
Drugs11.45-50.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.57-26.67%
Burglary35.3250.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Drugs20.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Other crime20.970.00%
Other theft10.97-50.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.4815.38%
Anti-social behaviour37.250.00%
Drugs31.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-33.33%
Burglary20.97-50.00%
Other theft20.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.97-50.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Public order10.48-80.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.44-45.83%
Public order56.2925.00%
Burglary42.42300.00%
Other theft31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4550.00%
Vehicle crime21.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.97100.00%
Drugs10.97-66.67%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.76200.00%
Vehicle crime411.61-20.00%
Public order41.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.9350.00%
Drugs31.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.61-57.89%
Vehicle crime53.8766.67%
Public order32.420.00%
Other theft21.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.97-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.350.00%
Other theft49.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Bicycle theft21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202417
June 202415
May 202428
April 202410
March 202411
February 202415
January 202413
December 202324
November 20238
October 202319

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 202412
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO1 2TZ 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. Compton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 5. East Bay
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. East Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ratcliffe Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Harold Collins Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. East Ward Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cross Cut Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Grosvenor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kerry Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1