CO3 3GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO3 3GB

CO3 3GB, Colchester has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.39 per 1,000 population. This CO3 3GB 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 3GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO3 3GB, encompassing approximately 2300 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO3 3GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaconsfield Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Creffield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Salisbury Avenue with total crimes: 2

CO3 3GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.39100.00%
Vehicle crime53.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Burglary11.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.08300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.74-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.740.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%

In July 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 offences56.08-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.1750.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.6920.00%
Other theft42.61100.00%
Vehicle crime31.74200.00%
Bicycle theft21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences54.78-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.17100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.61200.00%
Other theft21.30-33.33%
Public order10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.08-33.33%
Other theft31.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3050.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.95-14.29%
Drugs22.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.08-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.0450.00%
Other theft11.30-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.22100.00%
Other theft31.7450.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Shoplifting31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.820.00%
Vehicle crime33.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.39-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.91-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.30200.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.350.00%
Bicycle theft12.170.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 202312
November 20239
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 20 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 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beaconsfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Creffield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Salisbury Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Garland Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Keble Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Butt Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Inglis Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Drury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Helena Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Goojerat Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cambrai Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1