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

Overview of Crime in CO2 7JX

LAYER ROAD, CO2 7JX, Colchester has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.58 per 1,000 population. This CO2 7JX 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 7JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 7JX, encompassing approximately 2374 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CO2 7JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollytree Court with total crimes: 3
  • Mareth Road with total crimes: 2
  • Somerset Close with total crimes: 2

LAYER ROAD, CO2 7JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.58150.00%
Vehicle crime34.21200.00%
Public order21.26-50.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Robbery10.84-50.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.68-20.00%
Robbery21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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 offences54.21-58.33%
Robbery22.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.5871.43%
Anti-social behaviour25.05-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3240.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9550.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.110.00%

In March 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 offences55.890.00%
Public order22.11100.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.79-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.11200.00%
Public order11.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4760.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.370.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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 offences53.3725.00%
Public order12.11-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.21300.00%
Public order31.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.26-88.89%
Public order10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.210.00%
Public order13.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hollytree Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Mareth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Somerset Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Gloucester Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rimini Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Anzio Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Layer Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Eldred Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Barbara'S Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Turnstile Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alamein Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Knightsbridge Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1