CO1 2WT, Colchester has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.73 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2WT 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 2WT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2WT, encompassing approximately 2925 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 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 15.73 | -10.34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 8.89 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.71 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.03 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.03 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 18.46 | -23.68% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 9.91 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.05 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.37 | -70.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.03 | -57.14% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.03 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.03 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 28.37 | 52.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 12.99 | 233.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.42 | 233.33% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.42 | 250.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.39 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.05 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.03 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.03 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.34 | -75.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 18.12 | 38.89% |
| Other theft | 4 | 8.55 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.37 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.37 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.37 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.03 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.03 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.03 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 14.36 | -28.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 6.15 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.71 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.71 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.68 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 15.73 | -10.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 8.55 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.37 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.03 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.34 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 17.09 | 12.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 9.57 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.37 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.37 | -42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.34 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 19.14 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 8.55 | 75.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.39 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.05 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.71 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.37 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.03 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.03 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 23.25 | 30.43% |
| Other theft | 6 | 10.26 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.05 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.05 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.71 | 150.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.71 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.03 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 18.46 | 64.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 7.86 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.05 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.71 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.37 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.03 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 21.20 | -58.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 4.79 | 80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 3.08 | -11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.73 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.39 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.71 | -37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.71 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.37 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.68 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.68 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.68 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.34 | -85.71% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 28.37 | 3.03% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 11.62 | 125.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.08 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.73 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.39 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.71 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.71 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.34 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 22.22 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 11.28 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.39 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.71 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.37 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.03 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 26 |
| August 2024 | 29 |
| July 2024 | 38 |
| June 2024 | 25 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| March 2024 | 28 |
| February 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 30 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 34 |
| September 2023 | 33 |
A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 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 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO1 2WT postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |