MERSEA ROAD, CO2 7QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 7QZ

MERSEA ROAD, CO2 7QZ, Colchester has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population. This CO2 7QZ 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 7QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 7QZ, encompassing approximately 4187 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

CO2 7QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Britannia Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Sandringham Drive with total crimes: 2

MERSEA ROAD, CO2 7QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0237.50%
Shoplifting42.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.970.00%
Vehicle crime61.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-25.00%
Other theft30.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.751300.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.34-11.11%
Public order71.91250.00%
Vehicle crime51.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-33.33%
Other theft20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9712.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.1520.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.430.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.73-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson51.91400.00%
Other theft31.19200.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Burglary20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.16333.33%
Vehicle crime33.10200.00%
Shoplifting30.72-57.14%
Public order20.72100.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting73.82133.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.67-40.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Drugs10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.54-37.50%
Shoplifting31.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.21-20.00%
Shoplifting41.910.00%
Public order40.960.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.39300.00%
Other crime21.91100.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.9725.00%
Vehicle crime62.39500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Shoplifting20.48-50.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.540.00%
Shoplifting41.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 202413
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202414
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20238
November 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 7 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Britannia Mews
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sandringham Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Albion Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Nancy Smith Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Claudius Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. John Castle Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Maple Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. King George Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lisle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Myrtle Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parade Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Corporal Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1