COTTAGE DRIVE, CO2 8DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 8DE

COTTAGE DRIVE, CO2 8DE, Colchester has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.33 per 1,000 population. This CO2 8DE 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 8DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 8DE, encompassing approximately 1154 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO2 8DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Speedwell Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bell Close with total crimes: 1
  • Range View with total crimes: 1

COTTAGE DRIVE, CO2 8DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.33-71.43%
Drugs11.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.5375.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.06-50.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.47100.00%
Public order11.73-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.53100.00%
Public order33.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.47-50.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.470.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.93-70.00%
Other theft22.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.19100.00%
Public order38.66200.00%
Burglary22.600.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Drugs11.730.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.930.00%
Public order14.33-50.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.93-16.67%
Public order24.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.530.00%
Other theft25.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.730.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 202310
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Speedwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Range View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Swallowdale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1