CO2 7HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 7HU

CO2 7HU, Colchester has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population. This CO2 7HU 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 7HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 7HU, encompassing approximately 1910 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO2 7HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancer Street with total crimes: 1
  • Alport Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Menin Road with total crimes: 1

CO2 7HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.7620.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.140.00%
Shoplifting11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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 offences55.2466.67%
Public order22.620.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.90200.00%
Shoplifting31.5750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.57-40.00%
Public order21.57100.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.710.00%
Shoplifting22.62100.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.620.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.52-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.28200.00%
Other theft31.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

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 offences45.24-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-66.67%

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 offences77.85-41.67%
Shoplifting33.66-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57100.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.0920.00%
Shoplifting56.28400.00%
Vehicle crime32.620.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.3866.67%
Other theft25.24100.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.24-40.00%
Bicycle theft23.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-66.67%
Other theft10.520.00%

In September 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 offences108.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
September 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 202312
November 202310
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lancer Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Alport Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Menin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Turnstile Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Drury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Helena Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Aisne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Goojerat Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kensington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hampton Court Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1