CO3 0LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO3 0LF

CO3 0LF, Colchester has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population. This CO3 0LF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO3 postcode area, which has experienced 221 crimes and a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO3 0LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO3 0LF, encompassing approximately 2006 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO3 0LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moss Road with total crimes: 5
  • Radveld Chase with total crimes: 3
  • Stanfield Close with total crimes: 2

CO3 0LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4816.67%
Public order23.490.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.990.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Public order21.000.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.99100.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00100.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-87.50%
Other theft10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.9660.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.99100.00%
Shoplifting32.990.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.490.00%
Other theft21.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.49200.00%
Public order21.50100.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.990.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.990.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20246
January 20243

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO3 0LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Moss Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Radveld Chase
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Stanfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Shillito Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Keymer Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Drugs1