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

Overview of Crime in CO2 8RB

MERSEA ROAD, CO2 8RB, Colchester has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.00 per 1,000 population. This CO2 8RB 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 8RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 8RB, encompassing approximately 3998 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CO2 8RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stansted Road with total crimes: 3
  • Coronation Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Darwin Close with total crimes: 2

MERSEA ROAD, CO2 8RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00200.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime23.00100.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.00150.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.7575.00%
Public order31.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.75-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour41.50-20.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.5013.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.25400.00%
Public order31.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.25-16.67%
Vehicle crime43.75300.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.5028.57%
Other theft44.500.00%
Public order41.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.50-41.67%
Burglary33.50200.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Public order10.50-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.7526.32%
Public order46.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7550.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.50-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.7566.67%
Possession of weapons31.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.260.00%
Public order67.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Other crime30.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202415
June 20246
May 202417
April 202415
March 202418
February 202414
January 202424
December 202319
November 202328

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
November 20236

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stansted Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Coronation Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Darwin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Queen Elizabeth Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bardfield Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Terling Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Richard Day Walk
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rose Allen Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Pebmarsh Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Felstead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chestnut Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blenheim Drive
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Wyndam Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Canberra Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. West Donyland Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Brisbane Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Tamworth Chase
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Prince Philip Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. John Mace Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. James Gore Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Bevan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Middlewick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. James Parnell Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1