OLD HEATH ROAD, CO2 8BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 8BN

OLD HEATH ROAD, CO2 8BN, Colchester has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.37 per 1,000 population. This CO2 8BN 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 8BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 8BN, encompassing approximately 1884 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO2 8BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colne View with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 3

OLD HEATH ROAD, CO2 8BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences56.37150.00%
Shoplifting32.650.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-83.33%
Drugs11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.4971.43%
Criminal damage and arson26.37100.00%
Shoplifting11.06-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.49-22.22%
Shoplifting33.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59100.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.96125.00%
Burglary14.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.12-20.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.840.00%
Shoplifting42.650.00%
Vehicle crime12.12-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.37-42.86%
Shoplifting32.1250.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.020.00%
Other theft23.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Shoplifting21.06-66.67%
Drugs11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.550.00%
Shoplifting63.720.00%
Public order23.180.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 202412
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO2 8BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Colne View
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Swallowdale
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Grange Farm Road
    Total1
    Other theft1