BLACKSMITH LANE, CO2 7NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 7NQ

BLACKSMITH LANE, CO2 7NQ, Colchester has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.59 per 1,000 population. This CO2 7NQ 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 7NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 7NQ, encompassing approximately 1747 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

CO2 7NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stable Road with total crimes: 6
  • Butt Road with total crimes: 2
  • Le Cateau Road with total crimes: 2

BLACKSMITH LANE, CO2 7NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.59-30.77%
Other theft55.15400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.86100.00%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Bicycle theft11.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.1685.71%
Criminal damage and arson37.44-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.16-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson54.01150.00%
Bicycle theft42.860.00%
Other theft32.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-33.33%
Public order21.14100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.4457.14%
Anti-social behaviour36.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-50.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.15-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson44.01300.00%
Other theft22.29-33.33%
Drugs21.140.00%
Robbery11.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.4557.14%
Anti-social behaviour46.2933.33%
Other theft32.29200.00%
Other crime31.72200.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In February 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 offences79.73-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour34.010.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.15-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour35.15-25.00%
Public order21.72100.00%
Other theft11.14-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.74-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson66.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.43300.00%
Other theft32.29200.00%
Shoplifting31.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Public order11.14-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.7327.27%
Criminal damage and arson38.01200.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-75.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.73-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour46.29-33.33%
Bicycle theft32.29200.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-66.67%
Drugs10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour610.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.430.00%
Drugs21.720.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 10 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 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202413
June 20247
May 202411
April 20247
March 202411
February 20247
January 20249
December 202311
November 202314
October 202311
September 202318

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Stable Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Butt Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Le Cateau Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Alexandra Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Garland Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Beaconsfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Lancer Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hussar Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cavalry Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Wickham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Helena Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Goojerat Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kensington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1