CO1 9RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 9RY

CO1 9RY, Colchester has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 79.84 per 1,000 population. This CO1 9RY 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 9RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 9RY, encompassing approximately 250 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO1 9RY area, explore the CO1 9RY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO1 9RY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Spinneyfields with total crimes: 4
  • Willow Walk with total crimes: 3

CO1 9RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1579.8436.36%
Possession of weapons159.880.00%
Burglary13.990.00%
Public order13.99-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.990.00%
Shoplifting13.990.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1187.82-52.17%
Public order343.910.00%
Other theft211.98-50.00%
Robbery27.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.98-50.00%
Other crime13.990.00%
Possession of weapons13.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.990.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23135.73130.00%
Other theft491.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.970.00%
Shoplifting27.980.00%
Vehicle crime17.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.990.00%
Theft from the person13.990.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1063.8725.00%
Drugs239.920.00%
Vehicle crime17.980.00%
Other crime13.990.00%
Other theft13.990.00%
Public order13.990.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences855.8933.33%
Public order131.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.99-50.00%
Other crime13.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.990.00%
Vehicle crime13.990.00%
Other theft13.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences651.90-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson223.950.00%
Public order27.98100.00%
Bicycle theft17.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.990.00%
Drugs13.990.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1371.860.00%
Public order151.900.00%
Other crime13.990.00%
Theft from the person13.990.00%
Possession of weapons13.990.00%
Other theft13.990.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1387.8218.18%
Anti-social behaviour451.900.00%
Drugs115.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.990.00%
Public order13.99-66.67%
Theft from the person13.990.00%
Other theft13.990.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1183.83-8.33%
Public order343.91200.00%
Robbery211.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.990.00%
Other theft13.990.00%
Theft from the person13.990.00%
Burglary13.99-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1283.8320.00%
Criminal damage and arson247.90100.00%
Burglary27.980.00%
Drugs17.980.00%
Public order13.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.99-66.67%
Other theft13.99-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1091.82-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour339.92200.00%
Public order211.98100.00%
Other theft27.980.00%
Burglary27.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.980.00%
Drugs13.99-75.00%
Other crime13.990.00%
Shoplifting13.990.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1491.820.00%
Drugs455.890.00%
Other theft215.970.00%
Public order17.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.990.00%
Other crime13.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202423
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 202413
February 202413
January 202411
December 202312
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO1 9RY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cedar Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Burglary1
  • 2. Spinneyfields
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Willow Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Chestnut Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Almond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maypole Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Mill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1