CO2 8RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 8RX

CO2 8RX, Colchester has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population. This CO2 8RX 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 8RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 8RX, encompassing approximately 3235 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

CO2 8RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dorchester End with total crimes: 5
  • Waterville Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Sandringham Drive with total crimes: 3

CO2 8RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.5875.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5525.00%
Public order31.55-50.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.80-11.11%
Public order62.47500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.85300.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3312.50%
Vehicle crime22.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.3360.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.02-28.57%
Drugs21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.02-22.22%
Burglary22.160.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.25-25.00%
Other theft22.78100.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.73-7.69%
Public order43.71300.00%
Vehicle crime31.24200.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.42160.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.02-25.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.8525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Public order10.62-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.40-66.67%
Public order41.24300.00%
Other theft21.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.040.00%
Other theft43.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20249
January 202412
December 202313
November 20235
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
September 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Dorchester End
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Waterville Mews
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sandringham Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Stalin Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Maple Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Brookside Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ladbrook Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brittany Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. B1025
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barrington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cavalier Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Gilberd Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sargeant Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Normandy Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1