CO1 2WG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 2WG

CO1 2WG, Colchester has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.36 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2WG 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 2WG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2WG, encompassing approximately 1768 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO1 2WG area, explore the CO1 2WG 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 (5.88% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CO1 2WG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Farrington Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hainault Close with total crimes: 4

CO1 2WG 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.365.88%
Public order410.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.26200.00%
Other theft31.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.53-37.04%
Anti-social behaviour49.61-50.00%
Other theft32.26-40.00%
Public order21.70-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-91.67%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2737.3235.00%
Criminal damage and arson1215.27500.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.7960.00%
Public order54.520.00%
Other theft52.8366.67%
Bicycle theft32.83200.00%
Drugs31.700.00%
Shoplifting21.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.6217.65%
Anti-social behaviour511.3166.67%
Shoplifting42.83300.00%
Drugs32.260.00%
Other theft31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.13-50.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%

In May 2024, 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 offences1721.49-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson49.61300.00%
Drugs32.260.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7050.00%
Vehicle crime31.70200.00%
Bicycle theft21.700.00%
Burglary21.13100.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.09-18.18%
Other theft410.18-20.00%
Public order32.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.700.00%
Theft from the person11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.7537.50%
Other theft512.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.830.00%
Public order32.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-50.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Burglary11.13-66.67%
Other crime10.57-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.36-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour49.0533.33%
Public order32.26200.00%
Vehicle crime31.70-40.00%
Other theft31.70-50.00%
Burglary31.70200.00%
Other crime21.700.00%
Drugs21.13-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2832.8064.71%
Other theft615.8320.00%
Vehicle crime53.39400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.83-16.67%
Drugs32.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7050.00%
Possession of weapons21.700.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Burglary11.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

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 offences1724.3113.33%
Criminal damage and arson69.610.00%
Other theft53.3966.67%
Public order42.83300.00%
Other crime32.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-71.43%
Burglary21.130.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Drugs11.13-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.960.00%
Drugs43.390.00%
Bicycle theft32.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Other theft31.700.00%
Possession of weapons21.700.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Robbery11.130.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 202412
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202427
June 202420
May 202417
April 202418
March 202422
February 202416
January 202428
December 202317
November 202315

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
November 20231

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

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

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Farrington Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hainault Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Maudlyn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Timber Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Jennings Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Ashdown Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. East Ward Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hythe Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Geoff Seaden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hunting Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Chase
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Howe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Forest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sherwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Harwich Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kerry Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Tarrett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1