MERSEA ROAD, CO2 8QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 8QG

MERSEA ROAD, CO2 8QG, Colchester has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.10 per 1,000 population. This CO2 8QG 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 8QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 8QG, encompassing approximately 2253 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CO2 8QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterville Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Wych Elm with total crimes: 2
  • Ladbrook Drive with total crimes: 2

MERSEA ROAD, CO2 8QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences57.10-58.33%
Public order32.22200.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.10-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.66400.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.66-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.88-42.86%
Vehicle crime23.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

In February 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 offences148.4327.27%
Criminal damage and arson16.210.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1083.33%
Public order24.880.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.66-40.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.88150.00%
Other theft22.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.77-14.29%
Public order32.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Other theft20.890.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences78.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.110.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202412
June 20249
May 202410
April 20242
March 20248
February 202414
January 202411
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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 8QG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Waterville Mews
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wych Elm
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Ladbrook Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Windsor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Willows
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sargeant Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Normandy Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Talcott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1