GURNEY BENHAM CLOSE, CO2 9AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 9AG

GURNEY BENHAM CLOSE, CO2 9AG, Colchester has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.20 per 1,000 population. This CO2 9AG 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 9AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 9AG, encompassing approximately 1710 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO2 9AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shrub End Road with total crimes: 7
  • Winston Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Egerton-Green Road with total crimes: 2

GURNEY BENHAM CLOSE, CO2 9AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.2014.29%
Public order49.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.340.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.45-12.50%
Public order28.19100.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.0323.08%
Anti-social behaviour29.36-50.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1185.71%
Anti-social behaviour47.600.00%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.54600.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.19-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour44.090.00%
Burglary22.340.00%
Public order11.17-66.67%
Other theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.2810.00%
Public order36.43200.00%
Possession of weapons21.750.00%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.36-16.67%
Burglary35.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%
Public order11.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.3671.43%
Burglary17.020.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.60-50.00%
Public order34.09-40.00%
Burglary11.750.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.79100.00%
Public order58.19400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.920.00%
Vehicle crime12.340.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.02-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour24.09-60.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Public order10.58-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.600.00%
Public order42.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Other crime11.750.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202414
June 202416
May 202413
April 20247
March 202411
February 202410
January 202412
December 20237
November 202314
October 20237
September 202313

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
March 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20234
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 202414
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO2 9AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shrub End Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Winston Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Egerton-Green Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B1022
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Boadicea Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Baden Powell Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Somerset Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Pond Chase
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wilkin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rayner Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Holman Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Glisson Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Duncan Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1