CO1 2WS, Colchester has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.19 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2WS 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 2WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2WS, encompassing approximately 4380 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 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 11.19 | 11.11% |
| Public order | 6 | 6.85 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.37 | -60.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.91 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.46 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.46 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 14.84 | -32.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 6.16 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.28 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.83 | 20.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.91 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.23 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.23 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.23 | -90.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 18.95 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 9.13 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.28 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.83 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.37 | 150.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.46 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.23 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.23 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 12.33 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 5.71 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.14 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.91 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 9.36 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 4.57 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.14 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.68 | -57.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.23 | -83.33% |
In April 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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 11.87 | 9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.48 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.60 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.37 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.46 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In March 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 | 10.27 | -18.52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 5.02 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.37 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.91 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.91 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.46 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.23 | -66.67% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 12.56 | -20.59% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 6.16 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.60 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.14 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.91 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.68 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.68 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.46 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.23 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.23 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 14.38 | 6.25% |
| Drugs | 7 | 7.76 | 250.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.60 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.91 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.91 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.68 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.46 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 10.96 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 7.31 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.91 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.46 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.46 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.46 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.23 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.23 | -80.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 12.10 | -41.18% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 4.57 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.37 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.14 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.14 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.91 | -42.86% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.46 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.46 | -80.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.23 | -85.71% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 15.52 | -10.53% |
| Public order | 7 | 7.76 | 75.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.60 | 75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.60 | 400.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.14 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.91 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.68 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.46 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.46 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 15.07 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 8.68 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.23 | 0.00% |
A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 30 |
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 40 |
| June 2024 | 25 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 22 |
| February 2024 | 27 |
| January 2024 | 34 |
| December 2023 | 32 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 34 |
| September 2023 | 38 |
A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO1 2WS postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |