CO1 9SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO1 9SS

CO1 9SS, Colchester has recorded a total of 233 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 104.15 per 1,000 population. This CO1 9SS 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 9SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO1 9SS, encompassing approximately 2237 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (42.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)

CO1 9SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • St Nicholas Street with total crimes: 17

CO1 9SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97104.1542.65%
Anti-social behaviour2843.36-3.45%
Shoplifting2312.52130.00%
Public order2210.28-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson169.836.67%
Other theft157.1525.00%
Drugs106.7011.11%
Bicycle theft64.47100.00%
Vehicle crime32.68-62.50%
Burglary31.34-25.00%
Robbery31.34200.00%
Other crime31.340.00%
Possession of weapons21.34-33.33%
Theft from the person20.890.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6886.71-35.85%
Anti-social behaviour2930.39-3.33%
Public order2712.9617.39%
Criminal damage and arson1512.077.14%
Other theft126.700.00%
Shoplifting105.36-52.38%
Drugs94.4728.57%
Vehicle crime84.0214.29%
Burglary43.58-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.7950.00%
Other crime31.34200.00%
Bicycle theft31.3450.00%
Theft from the person21.34-66.67%
Robbery10.89-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106109.0620.45%
Anti-social behaviour3047.38-11.76%
Public order2313.414.55%
Shoplifting2110.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson149.39-22.22%
Other theft126.26-20.00%
Vehicle crime75.3675.00%
Drugs73.1375.00%
Burglary73.130.00%
Theft from the person63.13100.00%
Robbery62.68100.00%
Possession of weapons22.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Other crime10.89-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8899.2315.79%
Anti-social behaviour3439.33-34.62%
Public order2215.2029.41%
Shoplifting219.83-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson189.39-28.00%
Other theft158.05-34.78%
Possession of weapons46.700.00%
Vehicle crime41.79300.00%
Drugs41.79-42.86%
Other crime41.790.00%
Robbery31.7950.00%
Theft from the person31.34-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.34-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76109.961.33%
Anti-social behaviour5233.9736.84%
Shoplifting2623.2430.00%
Criminal damage and arson2511.6247.06%
Other theft2311.17109.09%
Public order1710.280.00%
Drugs77.60-58.82%
Theft from the person43.13-20.00%
Other crime41.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.79100.00%
Bicycle theft31.79200.00%
Robbery21.34100.00%
Burglary20.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7597.00-5.06%
Anti-social behaviour3833.528.57%
Shoplifting2016.990.00%
Public order178.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson177.600.00%
Drugs177.60-10.53%
Other theft117.60-26.67%
Other crime64.9250.00%
Theft from the person52.680.00%
Burglary42.23300.00%
Vehicle crime31.79-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.34-33.33%
Robbery10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79101.47-21.00%
Anti-social behaviour3535.312.94%
Shoplifting2015.64-4.76%
Drugs198.9426.67%
Criminal damage and arson178.49-39.29%
Public order177.60-19.05%
Other theft157.60-11.76%
Vehicle crime96.7080.00%
Theft from the person54.020.00%
Other crime42.2333.33%
Bicycle theft31.7950.00%
Possession of weapons31.3450.00%
Burglary11.34-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences100117.5614.94%
Anti-social behaviour3444.7025.93%
Criminal damage and arson2815.2055.56%
Shoplifting2112.52-27.59%
Public order219.395.00%
Other theft179.3930.77%
Drugs157.6015.38%
Burglary76.70-22.22%
Vehicle crime53.13400.00%
Theft from the person52.23-44.44%
Other crime32.23-40.00%
Robbery31.3450.00%
Bicycle theft21.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.89-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87109.06-3.33%
Shoplifting2938.897.41%
Anti-social behaviour2712.96-15.62%
Public order2012.07-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson188.945.88%
Drugs138.0585.71%
Other theft135.81-40.91%
Burglary95.8112.50%
Theft from the person94.0280.00%
Bicycle theft64.02100.00%
Possession of weapons52.68150.00%
Other crime52.23400.00%
Robbery22.23-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-95.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences90118.90-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour3240.2360.00%
Public order2714.3058.82%
Shoplifting2712.0735.00%
Other theft2212.0746.67%
Vehicle crime209.8342.86%
Criminal damage and arson178.94-34.62%
Burglary87.60300.00%
Drugs73.58-22.22%
Theft from the person53.1325.00%
Robbery52.2325.00%
Bicycle theft32.23-83.33%
Possession of weapons21.340.00%
Other crime10.89-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102113.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson2645.590.00%
Shoplifting2011.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.940.00%
Bicycle theft188.940.00%
Public order178.050.00%
Other theft157.600.00%
Vehicle crime146.700.00%
Drugs96.260.00%
Robbery44.020.00%
Theft from the person41.790.00%
Possession of weapons21.790.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 202318

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20241
December 202320
November 202314

A total of 359 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202429
July 202430
June 202434
May 202452
April 202438
March 202435
February 202434
January 202427
December 202332
November 202320

A total of 968 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 202468
July 2024106
June 202488
May 202476
April 202475
March 202479
February 2024100
January 202487
December 202390
November 2023102

A total of 230 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202427
July 202423
June 202422
May 202417
April 202417
March 202417
February 202421
January 202420
December 202327
November 202317

A total of 117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 202417
March 202419
February 202415
January 202413
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 211 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202414
June 202418
May 202425
April 202417
March 202417
February 202428
January 202418
December 202317
November 202326

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202412
June 202415
May 202423
April 202411
March 202415
February 202417
January 202413
December 202322
November 202315

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20232

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 202421
June 202421
May 202426
April 202420
March 202420
February 202421
January 202429
December 202327
November 202320

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St Nicholas Street
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. George Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Balkerne Gardens
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 8. Culver Street West
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Castle Bailey
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Vineyard Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Trinity Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ryegate Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Cowdray Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 17. St John'S Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Whitewell Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Botolph'S Church Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Abbey Gate Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Museum Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Middle Mill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 23. St Botolph'S Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. St John'S Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Crouch Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chapel Street North
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Culver Street East
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Henry Laver Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Crowhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Public order1