CO2 7GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 7GL

CO2 7GL, Colchester has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.28 per 1,000 population. This CO2 7GL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO2 postcode area, which has experienced 280 crimes and a crime rate of 6.75 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO2 7GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 7GL, encompassing approximately 1912 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

CO2 7GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Stable Road with total crimes: 6
  • Wellington Street with total crimes: 6

CO2 7GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2029.28-41.18%
Public order810.4660.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.1875.00%
Vehicle crime53.6666.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.6125.00%
Other theft42.61100.00%
Drugs32.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Burglary10.52-75.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.3747.83%
Public order517.78-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.61-50.00%
Burglary42.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.09-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.090.00%
Drugs31.570.00%
Other theft21.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.2815.00%
Criminal damage and arson912.02-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour84.71-11.11%
Public order84.18166.67%
Bicycle theft44.180.00%
Other theft32.0950.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.1917.65%
Criminal damage and arson1110.4683.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.7550.00%
Drugs34.71-57.14%
Public order31.5750.00%
Other crime21.570.00%
Other theft21.05-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.00-19.05%
Drugs78.89-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour63.66-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.14-25.00%
Other theft43.1433.33%
Public order22.09-60.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2135.55-22.22%
Drugs1110.98266.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.7560.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime64.18500.00%
Public order53.1425.00%
Other crime42.61100.00%
Other theft32.0950.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2728.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson1014.1242.86%
Anti-social behaviour55.230.00%
Public order42.61-42.86%
Drugs32.09-50.00%
Other crime21.570.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2730.8535.00%
Public order714.1240.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.66-12.50%
Drugs63.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.14-16.67%
Bicycle theft22.61100.00%
Other theft21.05-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.05100.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031.37-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson810.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.180.00%
Other theft53.14400.00%
Public order52.610.00%
Vehicle crime42.61-42.86%
Drugs42.090.00%
Burglary32.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2835.55180.00%
Criminal damage and arson1214.641100.00%
Vehicle crime76.27600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.66-14.29%
Public order53.1425.00%
Drugs42.6133.33%
Possession of weapons22.09100.00%
Bicycle theft21.05100.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.73-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.23-30.00%
Public order43.66300.00%
Other theft32.09200.00%
Drugs31.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour1012.550.00%
Drugs45.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Bicycle theft31.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
May 20241
March 20246
February 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202434
June 202423
May 202420
April 202417
March 202421
February 202427
January 202427
December 202320
November 202328
October 202310
September 202324

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 202410
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 202411
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO2 7GL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Police Station
    Total13
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Stable Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Wellington Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 5. Chapel Street North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Crouch Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Butt Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Le Cateau Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Chapel Street South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Alexandra Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Burlington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Garland Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Beaconsfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lancer Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hussar Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Cavalry Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Wickham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Emperor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1