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

Overview of Crime in CO2 7JP

LAYER ROAD, CO2 7JP, Colchester has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.12 per 1,000 population. This CO2 7JP 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 7JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 7JP, encompassing approximately 2147 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

CO2 7JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gloucester Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Boadicea Way with total crimes: 2
  • Layer Road with total crimes: 1

LAYER ROAD, CO2 7JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.120.00%
Robbery21.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.26-54.55%
Robbery22.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.91266.67%
Vehicle crime25.12100.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.1250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.12-25.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-33.33%
Public order10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.26-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.86200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5240.00%
Vehicle crime23.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.260.00%
Public order12.330.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.720.00%
Burglary12.330.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 202411
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
September 20238

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

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June 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

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

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May 20241

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.

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March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

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January 20241

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

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January 20241

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

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January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Gloucester Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Boadicea Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Layer Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Somerset Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Menin Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Turnstile Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aisne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1