HEADGATE, CO3 3BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO3 3BT

HEADGATE, CO3 3BT, Colchester has recorded a total of 190 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 141.65 per 1,000 population. This CO3 3BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO3 postcode area, which has experienced 177 crimes and a crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO3 3BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO3 3BT, encompassing approximately 1341 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (40.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

CO3 3BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18
  • St Nicholas Street with total crimes: 17

HEADGATE, CO3 3BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80141.6540.35%
Anti-social behaviour2659.64-3.70%
Public order1819.38-18.18%
Shoplifting1713.4254.55%
Criminal damage and arson1512.670.00%
Other theft1211.180.00%
Bicycle theft58.9566.67%
Vehicle crime53.73-28.57%
Drugs33.73-50.00%
Burglary22.24-66.67%
Robbery21.49100.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Theft from the person21.490.00%
Possession of weapons11.49-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57129.73-44.12%
Anti-social behaviour2742.50-6.90%
Public order2220.1315.79%
Criminal damage and arson1516.4025.00%
Other theft1211.1871.43%
Shoplifting118.95-45.00%
Vehicle crime78.2040.00%
Burglary65.22-14.29%
Drugs64.470.00%
Possession of weapons34.4750.00%
Bicycle theft32.24200.00%
Theft from the person22.24-60.00%
Other crime21.49100.00%
Robbery11.49-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102163.2841.67%
Anti-social behaviour2976.05-6.45%
Shoplifting2021.625.26%
Public order1914.91-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson1214.17-25.00%
Other theft78.95-50.00%
Burglary75.220.00%
Drugs65.22200.00%
Vehicle crime54.4725.00%
Theft from the person53.73150.00%
Robbery33.730.00%
Possession of weapons22.24-33.33%
Other crime11.49-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.75-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72145.389.09%
Anti-social behaviour3153.68-27.91%
Public order2223.1183.33%
Shoplifting1916.40-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson1614.17-36.00%
Other theft1411.93-30.00%
Vehicle crime410.44300.00%
Other crime42.9833.33%
Bicycle theft32.9850.00%
Possession of weapons32.240.00%
Robbery32.2450.00%
Drugs22.24-66.67%
Theft from the person21.49-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66158.806.45%
Anti-social behaviour4349.2138.71%
Criminal damage and arson2532.0647.06%
Shoplifting2518.6431.58%
Other theft2018.64100.00%
Public order1214.919.09%
Drugs68.95-62.50%
Theft from the person34.470.00%
Other crime32.24-40.00%
Possession of weapons32.2450.00%
Robbery22.24100.00%
Burglary21.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.49100.00%
Vehicle crime11.49-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62137.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour3146.220.00%
Shoplifting1923.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson1714.170.00%
Drugs1612.6723.08%
Public order1111.93-21.43%
Other theft108.20-33.33%
Other crime57.46150.00%
Burglary43.73300.00%
Theft from the person32.98-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.24-71.43%
Possession of weapons21.49-33.33%
Robbery11.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.75-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62142.40-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour3146.2219.23%
Shoplifting1923.1111.76%
Criminal damage and arson1714.17-26.09%
Other theft1512.677.14%
Public order1411.18-30.00%
Drugs1310.448.33%
Vehicle crime79.6975.00%
Theft from the person55.220.00%
Possession of weapons33.7350.00%
Other crime22.240.00%
Bicycle theft21.49100.00%
Burglary11.49-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76156.5711.76%
Anti-social behaviour2656.6636.84%
Criminal damage and arson2319.38130.00%
Public order2017.1542.86%
Shoplifting1714.91-29.17%
Other theft1412.6740.00%
Drugs1210.449.09%
Burglary58.950.00%
Theft from the person53.73-44.44%
Vehicle crime43.730.00%
Robbery32.9850.00%
Other crime22.24-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.49-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68138.67-20.00%
Shoplifting2450.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour1917.89-38.71%
Public order1414.17-39.13%
Drugs1110.4483.33%
Criminal damage and arson108.20-33.33%
Other theft107.46-52.38%
Theft from the person97.4680.00%
Bicycle theft66.71200.00%
Burglary54.47150.00%
Other crime53.73400.00%
Possession of weapons33.7350.00%
Robbery22.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85178.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour3163.370.00%
Shoplifting2423.110.00%
Public order2317.890.00%
Other theft2117.150.00%
Vehicle crime1815.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson1513.420.00%
Drugs611.180.00%
Theft from the person54.470.00%
Robbery43.730.00%
Possession of weapons22.980.00%
Bicycle theft21.490.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Other crime11.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
December 202318

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202427
July 202429
June 202431
May 202443
April 202431
March 202431
February 202426
January 202419
December 202331

A total of 730 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202457
July 2024102
June 202472
May 202466
April 202462
March 202462
February 202476
January 202468
December 202385

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20247
June 202414
May 202420
April 202410
March 202415
February 202414
January 202410
December 202321

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 202419
June 202422
May 202412
April 202411
March 202414
February 202420
January 202414
December 202323

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202412
June 202416
May 202425
April 202417
March 202417
February 202423
January 202410
December 202315

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 202416
March 202413
February 202412
January 202411
December 20236

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232

A total of 195 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202420
June 202419
May 202425
April 202419
March 202419
February 202417
January 202424
December 202324

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO3 3BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St Nicholas Street
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. George Street
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Balkerne Gardens
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Culver Street West
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Vineyard Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Trinity Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St John'S Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Whitewell Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Abbey Gate Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Museum Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Beaconsfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. St John'S Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Crouch Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Salisbury Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Chapel Street North
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Henry Laver Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Crowhurst Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Alexandra Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Alexandra Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Short Wyre Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Chapel Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. South Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Cedars Road
    Total1
    Public order1