CO2 9QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO2 9QR

CO2 9QR, Colchester has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This CO2 9QR 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 9QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO2 9QR, encompassing approximately 3069 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO2 9QR area, explore the CO2 9QR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO2 9QR 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 9QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Bicycle 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 offences107.1742.86%
Vehicle crime43.26100.00%
Bicycle theft31.3050.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Burglary20.980.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.51-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson32.28200.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.65100.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
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 offences116.8483.33%
Vehicle crime33.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Public order10.650.00%
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 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
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 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.89-20.00%
Public order32.61200.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.8611.11%
Vehicle crime33.260.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-75.00%
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 offences94.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.930.00%
Drugs11.300.00%

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 offences125.219.09%
Vehicle crime23.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.65-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4937.50%
Public order33.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

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 offences85.86-27.27%
Other theft22.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.89-38.89%
Public order13.58-80.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.800.00%
Public order55.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 202410
February 20249
January 202412
December 202311
November 20238
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
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 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
September 20231

A total of 1 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

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 9QR 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. Oakapple Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Glebe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alamein Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Knightsbridge Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Cottonwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Ilex Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Selby Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Leas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bay Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1