WORDSWORTH WAY, CO16 8EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO16 8EL

WORDSWORTH WAY, CO16 8EL, Tendring has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.80 per 1,000 population. This CO16 8EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO16 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 7.59 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO16 8EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO16 8EL, encompassing approximately 2414 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO16 8EL area, explore the CO16 8EL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CO16 8EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mendlesham Close with total crimes: 5
  • Salmon Close with total crimes: 2
  • Nayland Drive with total crimes: 2

WORDSWORTH WAY, CO16 8EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.80-71.43%
Vehicle crime31.66200.00%
Public order31.2450.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.1155.56%
Anti-social behaviour25.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-60.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.53-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson53.73400.00%
Public order42.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.63200.00%
Drugs21.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.460.00%
Drugs33.31200.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.21-27.27%
Other theft23.310.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0483.33%
Other crime24.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.97-33.33%
Public order42.490.00%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8712.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.73200.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.630.00%
Vehicle crime33.310.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.63-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.31-50.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.74185.71%
Criminal damage and arson48.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.66300.00%
Vehicle crime31.66200.00%
Burglary31.2450.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.900.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
December 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 20249
June 202416
May 20248
April 20248
March 202411
February 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 202320
September 20237

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
April 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO16 8EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mendlesham Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Salmon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Nayland Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Schofield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wordsworth Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bretten Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ongar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1