CO2 7SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 7SG

CO2 7SG, Colchester has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.57 per 1,000 population. This CO2 7SG 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 7SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 7SG, encompassing approximately 4068 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO2 7SG area, explore the CO2 7SG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO2 7SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Goodey Close with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

CO2 7SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.57150.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.150.00%
Shoplifting41.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime72.46-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.7266.67%
Other theft41.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-71.43%
Other crime20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.25-88.89%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.4533.33%
Shoplifting144.92600.00%
Public order93.44350.00%
Vehicle crime82.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.9716.67%
Other theft31.72200.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-57.14%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.837.14%
Anti-social behaviour73.69133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.72-14.29%
Public order21.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.08-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.44250.00%
Burglary41.720.00%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Shoplifting30.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7450.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.0936.36%
Public order33.6950.00%
Vehicle crime30.7450.00%
Shoplifting30.74-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.74100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Other theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1110.00%
Shoplifting72.7075.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-40.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Public order20.49100.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.36-16.67%
Vehicle crime52.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.2366.67%
Shoplifting41.230.00%
Robbery30.9850.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Public order10.25-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.600.00%
Public order62.950.00%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime30.74200.00%
Robbery20.74100.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-90.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.37-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson102.95150.00%
Other crime22.460.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-87.50%
Robbery10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.3230.77%
Vehicle crime84.18166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.9733.33%
Shoplifting40.98-20.00%
Public order30.9850.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Other theft20.49-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.200.00%
Shoplifting51.230.00%
Other theft51.230.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202410
July 202420
June 202415
May 202414
April 202415
March 202411
February 202410
January 202412
December 202312
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202414
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 202310
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 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 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Goodey Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Military Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Golden Noble Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Britannia Mews
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sandringham Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Albion Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Granville Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. New Town Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fairfax Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nancy Smith Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Claudius Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. John Castle Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Maple Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. King George Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lisle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Myrtle Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parade Square
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Cromwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Corporal Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Napier Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1