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

Overview of Crime in CO2 8DD

OLD HEATH ROAD, CO2 8DD, Colchester has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.74 per 1,000 population. This CO2 8DD 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 8DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 8DD, encompassing approximately 1207 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO2 8DD area, explore the CO2 8DD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO2 8DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheveling Road with total crimes: 6
  • Colne View with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

OLD HEATH ROAD, CO2 8DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.74250.00%
Public order45.800.00%
Other theft33.310.00%
Shoplifting32.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.48100.00%

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 crime35.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.48-85.71%
Drugs11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.7440.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.59-50.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.83-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.0811.11%
Shoplifting38.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-50.00%
Public order10.83-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.08125.00%
Public order37.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.83-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.11-33.33%
Shoplifting43.310.00%
Other theft13.310.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.77-14.29%
Shoplifting44.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.310.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.9440.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.59-58.33%
Other theft34.140.00%
Shoplifting32.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.480.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.1971.43%
Public order49.9433.33%
Other theft33.310.00%
Burglary22.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Shoplifting21.66-66.67%
Drugs11.660.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%

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 offences714.910.00%
Shoplifting65.80200.00%
Public order34.97-25.00%
Robbery12.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.08-12.50%
Public order45.800.00%
Shoplifting23.31100.00%
Other theft21.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.560.00%
Other theft46.630.00%
Public order43.310.00%
Possession of weapons13.310.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 202312
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 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
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cheveling Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Colne View
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Swallowdale
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Speedwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Grange Farm Road
    Total1
    Other theft1