CO2 8LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 8LJ

CO2 8LJ, Colchester has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This CO2 8LJ 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 8LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 8LJ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

CO2 8LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Coach Road with total crimes: 6
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

CO2 8LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18NA12.50%
Anti-social behaviour8NA100.00%
Other theft4NA300.00%
Public order4NA-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16NA23.08%
Public order5NA0.00%
Vehicle crime5NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-75.00%
Robbery3NA0.00%
Drugs3NA50.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-50.00%
Theft from the person1NA-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13NA8.33%
Criminal damage and arson12NA500.00%
Anti-social behaviour8NA166.67%
Vehicle crime5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA50.00%
Theft from the person3NA0.00%
Drugs2NA100.00%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12NA-60.00%
Shoplifting4NA33.33%
Anti-social behaviour3NA50.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Public order2NA-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson2NA-50.00%
Burglary1NA-50.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA100.00%
Shoplifting3NA0.00%
Public order3NA200.00%
Other theft2NA-33.33%
Burglary2NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-71.43%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10NA-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour7NA75.00%
Other theft3NA50.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA100.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-66.67%
Drugs1NA-50.00%
Other crime1NA-66.67%
Burglary1NA-75.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17NA13.33%
Burglary4NA33.33%
Anti-social behaviour4NA100.00%
Public order3NA200.00%
Other crime3NA0.00%
Drugs2NA-33.33%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15NA15.38%
Drugs3NA0.00%
Burglary3NA50.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA100.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-66.67%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13NA-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson4NA100.00%
Drugs3NA-25.00%
Public order3NA-25.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-33.33%
Burglary2NA100.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA100.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22NA37.50%
Drugs4NA300.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA33.33%
Public order4NA-55.56%
Bicycle theft3NA200.00%
Vehicle crime3NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16NA-23.81%
Public order9NA125.00%
Vehicle crime6NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA-25.00%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA0.00%
Public order4NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202413
June 202412
May 202430
April 202410
March 202417
February 202415
January 202413
December 202322
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 202412
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
February 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Old Coach Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Brook Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 4. East Bay
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. East Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Simons Lane Magdalen Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Harold Collins Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. East Ward Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Providence Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cross Cut Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Harwich Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Guildford Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Eaglegate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Grosvenor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kerry Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Gantry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1