CO1 2XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 2XH

CO1 2XH, Colchester has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.81 per 1,000 population. This CO1 2XH 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 2XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 2XH, encompassing approximately 1284 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

CO1 2XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Farrington Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lugar Close with total crimes: 5

CO1 2XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2742.818.00%
Anti-social behaviour621.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6725.00%
Public order43.89300.00%
Other theft33.11-25.00%
Bicycle theft22.340.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Drugs21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2535.80-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour619.46-53.85%
Other theft44.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.11-55.56%
Other crime13.11-66.67%
Public order10.78-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.78-83.33%
Robbery10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3161.4919.23%
Anti-social behaviour1324.13160.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.12125.00%
Public order67.01200.00%
Drugs64.67200.00%
Other theft44.670.00%
Bicycle theft33.11200.00%
Other crime32.34200.00%
Shoplifting22.34-50.00%
Burglary11.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%

In June 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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2642.0330.00%
Anti-social behaviour520.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.89100.00%
Other theft43.11300.00%
Shoplifting43.11100.00%
Vehicle crime33.1150.00%
Drugs22.34-33.33%
Burglary21.560.00%
Public order21.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.56-50.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2038.145.26%
Public order415.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.110.00%
Drugs33.11200.00%
Robbery32.340.00%
Bicycle theft22.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-33.33%
Burglary21.56100.00%
Shoplifting21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Other crime21.56100.00%
Theft from the person21.56100.00%
Other theft11.56-75.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1931.13-29.63%
Other theft414.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.110.00%
Public order33.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3450.00%
Vehicle crime22.340.00%
Theft from the person11.560.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2739.7028.57%
Other theft621.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.67-20.00%
Public order33.1150.00%
Robbery32.340.00%
Other crime22.34-60.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Burglary11.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2138.14-44.74%
Anti-social behaviour516.35400.00%
Other crime53.890.00%
Drugs43.890.00%
Vehicle crime43.11-42.86%
Other theft43.11-33.33%
Public order23.11-50.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3861.4972.73%
Vehicle crime729.58250.00%
Other theft65.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.670.00%
Other crime53.89400.00%
Public order43.890.00%
Drugs43.11300.00%
Burglary23.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.560.00%
Possession of weapons21.560.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2237.3629.41%
Other theft617.12-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.67-16.67%
Public order43.89100.00%
Burglary43.110.00%
Vehicle crime23.11-60.00%
Shoplifting21.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.56-88.89%
Drugs10.78-75.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1750.59-43.33%
Anti-social behaviour913.2380.00%
Other theft77.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.4550.00%
Bicycle theft54.67-16.67%
Vehicle crime53.89400.00%
Drugs43.89100.00%
Shoplifting43.11-20.00%
Possession of weapons33.1150.00%
Other crime22.340.00%
Public order21.56-60.00%
Robbery11.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3053.71-3.23%
Other theft723.3516.67%
Bicycle theft65.4550.00%
Public order54.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.89-37.50%
Shoplifting53.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.89-20.00%
Burglary23.11-33.33%
Drugs21.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.56-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3154.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour824.130.00%
Other theft66.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.670.00%
Bicycle theft43.890.00%
Public order43.110.00%
Drugs33.110.00%
Burglary32.340.00%
Shoplifting32.340.00%
Vehicle crime22.340.00%
Robbery11.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202425
July 202431
June 202426
May 202420
April 202419
March 202427
February 202421
January 202438
December 202322
November 202317
October 202330
September 202331

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202413
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20239
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO1 2XH 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. Lugar Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rochdale Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hainault Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Maudlyn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Pertwees Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Jennings Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Altbarn Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Swan Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Capstan Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Britten Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ashdown Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Hythe Quay
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. The Chase
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Howe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Chase Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Forest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sullivan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Phoenix Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Colne Causeway
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Arnold Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wheeler Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Woodcock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Affleck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sherwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1