CO1 2WA, Colchester has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.44 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2WA 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 2WA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2WA, encompassing approximately 5173 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 10.44 | -29.03% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 4.25 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.16 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.58 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.58 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.19 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.19 | -90.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 14.30 | 14.81% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 5.99 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.93 | -57.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.16 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.97 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.77 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.58 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.58 | -70.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.58 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.19 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.19 | -66.67% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 16.24 | 80.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 5.22 | 180.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.71 | 42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.93 | 133.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.35 | 500.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.16 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.58 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.58 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.58 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.58 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 7.93 | -57.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.90 | 133.33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.35 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.77 | -70.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.39 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.39 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.19 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 14.30 | 169.23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 6.77 | 42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.93 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.58 | -72.73% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.39 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 12.18 | -27.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 2.51 | 120.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 2.13 | 11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.97 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.97 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.39 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.39 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.19 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 10.05 | -37.93% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 3.48 | -18.18% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.74 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.16 | 150.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 0.97 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.97 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.58 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.58 | -85.71% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 13.14 | 11.54% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 5.61 | 83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.13 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.35 | 500.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.16 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.97 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.39 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.19 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 10.83 | -7.14% |
| Public order | 6 | 5.03 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.16 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.77 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.77 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.58 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.39 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.39 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 11.98 | 27.27% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 5.41 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.32 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.77 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.58 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.58 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.58 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.39 | -84.62% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.19 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 13.53 | -31.25% |
| Public order | 13 | 4.25 | 225.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.51 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.74 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.16 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.77 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.77 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.77 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.58 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.39 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 12.18 | 3.23% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 6.19 | 700.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.55 | -58.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.97 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.77 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.58 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.39 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.39 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.19 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.19 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 14.50 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 5.99 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.32 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.55 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.58 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.19 | 0.00% |
A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 22 |
| August 2024 | 31 |
| July 2024 | 27 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 18 |
| February 2024 | 29 |
| January 2024 | 26 |
| December 2023 | 28 |
| November 2023 | 22 |
| October 2023 | 32 |
| September 2023 | 31 |
A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 13 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO1 2WA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |