CO2 8TR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 8TR

CO2 8TR, Colchester has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.03 per 1,000 population. This CO2 8TR 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 8TR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 8TR, encompassing approximately 2990 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CO2 8TR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterville Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Sandringham Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Stalin Road with total crimes: 3

CO2 8TR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-25.00%
Public order31.00200.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6811.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.34300.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 offences95.0280.00%
Vehicle crime23.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.68-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.67100.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.35-14.29%
Drugs22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.68-30.00%
Vehicle crime22.34100.00%
Burglary20.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3511.11%
Other theft33.34200.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.68-40.00%
Public order23.01100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.02-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.020.00%
Vehicle crime41.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.01-58.33%
Public order41.67300.00%
Other theft21.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%

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 offences128.690.00%
Other theft44.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 202410
January 20249
December 202315
November 20235
October 20235
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
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 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 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

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

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