EDWARD PARK, CO2 8FZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 8FZ

EDWARD PARK, CO2 8FZ, Colchester has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.48 per 1,000 population. This CO2 8FZ 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 8FZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 8FZ, encompassing approximately 1094 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)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO2 8FZ 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

EDWARD PARK, CO2 8FZ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.48-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Drugs11.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

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 offences710.0575.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.39-50.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%

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 offences46.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.65100.00%
Public order11.83-66.67%

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 offences410.05100.00%
Public order33.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.830.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

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 offences23.65-60.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.570.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.3166.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.22-66.67%
Other theft32.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.740.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Burglary10.91-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences919.1880.00%
Public order38.22200.00%
Other theft32.740.00%
Burglary22.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Drugs11.830.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

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 offences57.310.00%
Public order14.57-66.67%
Robbery10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.05-16.67%
Public order34.57-25.00%
Other theft22.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.830.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.620.00%
Public order45.480.00%
Other theft33.650.00%
Possession of weapons12.740.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

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 8FZ 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. Grange Farm Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1