PAXMAN AVENUE, CO2 9DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 9DB

PAXMAN AVENUE, CO2 9DB, Colchester has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population. This CO2 9DB 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 9DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 9DB, encompassing approximately 2655 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO2 9DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paxman Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Gurney Benham Close with total crimes: 3
  • Watts Road with total crimes: 2

PAXMAN AVENUE, CO2 9DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.5315.38%
Public order35.65200.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.928.33%
Shoplifting34.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-33.33%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In May 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 offences126.4033.33%
Vehicle crime24.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.79250.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.27-18.18%
Public order23.39-60.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.170.00%
Public order54.14400.00%
Shoplifting41.88300.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7822.22%
Criminal damage and arson24.140.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

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 offences95.6580.00%
Public order23.39-33.33%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences54.90-68.75%
Public order31.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-50.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1612.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.020.00%
Other theft31.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202413
June 202412
May 202412
April 20249
March 202411
February 202411
January 20249
December 20235
November 202316

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
November 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 202414
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Paxman Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gurney Benham Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Watts Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Somerset Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Mason Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Owen Ward Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Thracian Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Eldred Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Coats Hutton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hedge Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Shrub End Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1