CO2 7AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 7AL

CO2 7AL, Colchester has recorded a total of 243 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 150.89 per 1,000 population. This CO2 7AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO2 postcode area, which has experienced 305 crimes and a crime rate of 7.35 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO2 7AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 7AL, encompassing approximately 1610 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO2 7AL area, explore the CO2 7AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (102) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (7.41% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)

CO2 7AL 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

CO2 7AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102150.8941.67%
Anti-social behaviour2963.347.41%
Shoplifting2318.0176.92%
Public order2214.28-24.14%
Other theft1613.6614.29%
Criminal damage and arson169.94-5.88%
Drugs139.9462.50%
Bicycle theft58.0766.67%
Other crime43.10100.00%
Robbery42.48300.00%
Vehicle crime32.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.86-33.33%
Burglary21.24-66.67%
Theft from the person21.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72127.92-39.50%
Public order2944.7131.82%
Anti-social behaviour2718.01-12.90%
Criminal damage and arson1716.776.25%
Other theft1410.5627.27%
Shoplifting138.69-38.10%
Vehicle crime98.0728.57%
Drugs85.59-11.11%
Burglary64.97-14.29%
Possession of weapons33.7350.00%
Bicycle theft31.8650.00%
Theft from the person21.86-71.43%
Other crime21.240.00%
Robbery11.24-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119162.0738.37%
Anti-social behaviour3173.89-8.82%
Public order2219.25-4.35%
Shoplifting2113.66-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson1613.04-27.27%
Other theft119.94-31.25%
Drugs96.83125.00%
Vehicle crime75.5975.00%
Theft from the person74.35133.33%
Burglary74.350.00%
Robbery54.3566.67%
Other crime23.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86142.2013.16%
Anti-social behaviour3453.40-34.62%
Public order2321.1143.75%
Criminal damage and arson2214.28-18.52%
Shoplifting2213.66-24.14%
Other theft1613.66-33.33%
Bicycle theft49.94300.00%
Possession of weapons42.480.00%
Vehicle crime42.4833.33%
Drugs42.48-33.33%
Other crime42.48-33.33%
Robbery32.4850.00%
Theft from the person31.86-25.00%

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 offences76157.105.56%
Anti-social behaviour5247.1940.54%
Shoplifting2932.2945.00%
Criminal damage and arson2718.0168.75%
Other theft2416.77118.18%
Public order1614.90-5.88%
Drugs69.94-68.42%
Other crime63.730.00%
Theft from the person43.73-20.00%
Possession of weapons42.48100.00%
Vehicle crime32.480.00%
Burglary31.86-25.00%
Robbery21.86100.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72132.88-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour3744.718.82%
Shoplifting2022.98-4.76%
Drugs1912.420.00%
Public order1711.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson1610.56-23.81%
Other theft119.94-26.67%
Other crime66.83200.00%
Theft from the person53.730.00%
Burglary43.10300.00%
Vehicle crime32.48-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.86-33.33%
Robbery11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78140.34-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour3448.439.68%
Shoplifting2121.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson2113.04-16.00%
Drugs1913.0435.71%
Public order1711.80-22.73%
Other theft1510.56-6.25%
Vehicle crime79.3116.67%
Theft from the person54.350.00%
Bicycle theft33.1050.00%
Possession of weapons31.8650.00%
Other crime21.86-33.33%
Burglary11.24-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91153.387.06%
Anti-social behaviour3156.5140.91%
Criminal damage and arson2519.2556.25%
Public order2215.524.76%
Shoplifting2113.66-27.59%
Other theft1613.0433.33%
Drugs149.947.69%
Vehicle crime68.690.00%
Burglary63.730.00%
Theft from the person53.73-50.00%
Other crime33.10-50.00%
Robbery31.8650.00%
Bicycle theft21.86-75.00%
Possession of weapons21.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85145.30-6.59%
Shoplifting2952.7811.54%
Anti-social behaviour2218.01-33.33%
Public order2113.66-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson1613.04-15.79%
Drugs139.9462.50%
Other theft128.07-40.00%
Theft from the person107.45100.00%
Bicycle theft86.21100.00%
Burglary64.97100.00%
Other crime63.73500.00%
Possession of weapons43.73100.00%
Robbery22.48-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91168.28-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour3356.5143.48%
Public order2820.4955.56%
Vehicle crime2617.39100.00%
Shoplifting2616.1423.81%
Other theft2016.1442.86%
Criminal damage and arson1912.42-29.63%
Drugs811.80-20.00%
Theft from the person54.9725.00%
Robbery53.100.00%
Bicycle theft43.10-75.00%
Burglary32.4850.00%
Possession of weapons21.86-33.33%
Other crime11.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105163.3147.89%
Criminal damage and arson2765.2017.39%
Anti-social behaviour2316.77-39.47%
Shoplifting2114.28-12.50%
Public order1813.04-21.74%
Bicycle theft1611.1860.00%
Other theft149.94-26.32%
Vehicle crime138.6962.50%
Drugs108.07-23.08%
Robbery56.2125.00%
Theft from the person43.10100.00%
Possession of weapons32.4850.00%
Burglary21.86-81.82%
Other crime21.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71155.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour3844.090.00%
Shoplifting2423.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson2314.900.00%
Public order2314.280.00%
Other theft1914.280.00%
Drugs1311.800.00%
Burglary118.070.00%
Bicycle theft106.830.00%
Vehicle crime86.210.00%
Robbery44.970.00%
Theft from the person22.480.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
December 202326
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 391 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202427
July 202431
June 202434
May 202452
April 202437
March 202434
February 202431
January 202422
December 202333
November 202323
October 202338

A total of 1048 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024102
August 202472
July 2024119
June 202486
May 202476
April 202472
March 202478
February 202491
January 202485
December 202391
November 2023105
October 202371

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202411
June 202416
May 202424
April 202411
March 202415
February 202416
January 202412
December 202320
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 258 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202429
July 202422
June 202423
May 202416
April 202417
March 202417
February 202422
January 202421
December 202328
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 136 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 202419
March 202419
February 202414
January 202413
December 20238
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 245 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202416
June 202422
May 202427
April 202416
March 202421
February 202425
January 202416
December 202319
November 202327
October 202323

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 270 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 202421
June 202422
May 202429
April 202420
March 202421
February 202421
January 202429
December 202326
November 202321
October 202324

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO2 7AL 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. Parking Area
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Culver Street West
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Castle Bailey
    Total10
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Shrubland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Abbey Gate Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Museum Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. St Botolph'S Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. St Botolph'S Circus
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. St John'S Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Crouch Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Portland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Emperor Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Chapel Street North
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1