CO2 9FP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 9FP

CO2 9FP, Colchester has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 population. This CO2 9FP 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 9FP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 9FP, encompassing approximately 2061 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO2 9FP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakapple Close with total crimes: 2
  • Minerva End with total crimes: 2
  • Cottonwood Close with total crimes: 1

CO2 9FP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.85-57.14%
Other theft21.46-33.33%
Burglary20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.97-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.25250.00%
Bicycle theft33.4050.00%
Other theft31.460.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In July 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime34.850.00%
Bicycle theft21.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.820.00%
Vehicle crime32.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46100.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.34-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.7614.29%
Public order33.88200.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.31-22.22%
Vehicle crime33.400.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.370.00%
Drugs11.940.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.40-40.00%
Vehicle crime12.91-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.67100.00%
Public order34.85200.00%
Bicycle theft21.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.430.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
February 20244
December 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oakapple Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Minerva End
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cottonwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ilex Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Selby Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. St Catherines Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Leas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bay Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1