LAYER ROAD, CO2 7HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 7HN

LAYER ROAD, CO2 7HN, Colchester has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.35 per 1,000 population. This CO2 7HN 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 7HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 7HN, encompassing approximately 1767 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO2 7HN area, explore the CO2 7HN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CO2 7HN area, visit the CO2 7HN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO2 7HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alport Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Hamilton Road with total crimes: 1
  • St Barbara'S Road with total crimes: 1

LAYER ROAD, CO2 7HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.35-16.67%
Shoplifting42.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6620.00%
Shoplifting13.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.6625.00%
Public order22.830.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft411.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.26-20.00%
Shoplifting32.2650.00%
Public order21.70100.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.22-16.67%
Other theft22.830.00%
Shoplifting21.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Public order10.570.00%

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 offences66.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.57-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.92-25.00%
Shoplifting31.70200.00%
Other theft31.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.700.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.66-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.260.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.57-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.05-50.00%
Shoplifting33.96-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70100.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.8440.00%
Shoplifting57.92400.00%
Vehicle crime32.830.00%
Other theft21.70-33.33%
Public order11.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.620.00%
Other theft35.660.00%
Other crime11.700.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 202314
November 202310

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alport Avenue
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St Barbara'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Turnstile Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Drury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Helena Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Goojerat Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cambrai Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1