WYCH ELM, CO2 8PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 8PR

WYCH ELM, CO2 8PR, Colchester has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.67 per 1,000 population. This CO2 8PR 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 8PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 8PR, encompassing approximately 2454 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO2 8PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wych Elm with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Circus Square with total crimes: 1

WYCH ELM, CO2 8PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.67-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-33.33%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.9360.00%
Vehicle crime33.260.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.0766.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.04200.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.67-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.70-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.85200.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.52-9.09%
Vehicle crime14.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.11175.00%
Other crime24.480.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.30300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.63100.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.89150.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.70-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson23.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.370.00%
Other crime35.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20233

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 202410
January 202411
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 8PR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wych Elm
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Circus Square
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Windsor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Willows
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Gurdon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Talcott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1