CO2 9QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 9QP

CO2 9QP, Colchester has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population. This CO2 9QP 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 9QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 9QP, encompassing approximately 2992 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CO2 9QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mareth Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rimini Close with total crimes: 2
  • Earlswood Way with total crimes: 2

CO2 9QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime51.6725.00%
Bicycle theft31.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3525.00%
Vehicle crime43.34100.00%
Bicycle theft41.34100.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In July 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 offences87.02-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson32.67200.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.67100.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.02175.00%
Vehicle crime33.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.34-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.35-30.00%
Public order52.34400.00%
Bicycle theft11.670.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3511.11%
Vehicle crime43.340.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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 offences94.68-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.010.00%
Drugs11.340.00%

In January 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 offences125.359.09%
Vehicle crime24.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.67-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6837.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.68100.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3514.29%
Other theft22.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Bicycle theft20.67100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.01-61.11%
Public order12.34-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.690.00%
Public order46.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 202411
May 20244
April 20247
March 202410
February 20249
January 202412
December 202311
November 20238
October 20237
September 202318

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mareth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Rimini Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Earlswood Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Berechurch Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 5. Oakapple Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Glebe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alamein Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Knightsbridge Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cottonwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ilex Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Selby Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Bay Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1