WELLESLEY ROAD, CO3 3HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO3 3HE

WELLESLEY ROAD, CO3 3HE, Colchester has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.68 per 1,000 population. This CO3 3HE 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 3HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO3 3HE, encompassing approximately 2795 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO3 3HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 13
  • Church Street with total crimes: 7
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 6

WELLESLEY ROAD, CO3 3HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.68-36.84%
Public order88.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.860.00%
Vehicle crime52.5025.00%
Other theft51.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.79-16.67%
Burglary41.790.00%
Drugs41.430.00%
Shoplifting31.430.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3826.8318.75%
Anti-social behaviour713.59-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.50-40.00%
Public order62.15-33.33%
Other theft52.1566.67%
Vehicle crime41.79300.00%
Burglary41.430.00%
Drugs41.430.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3224.6810.34%
Criminal damage and arson1011.45-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.58-25.00%
Public order93.2280.00%
Bicycle theft43.220.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.6826.09%
Criminal damage and arson1210.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.299.09%
Public order54.2966.67%
Drugs41.79-50.00%
Other theft31.43-40.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.11-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour118.2357.14%
Drugs83.94-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson62.86-25.00%
Other theft52.1566.67%
Public order31.79-57.14%
Robbery11.070.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2626.47-21.21%
Drugs119.30120.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.8640.00%
Public order72.5016.67%
Vehicle crime52.500.00%
Other crime41.79100.00%
Other theft31.43-57.14%
Robbery11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.336.45%
Criminal damage and arson1011.8142.86%
Other theft73.58133.33%
Public order62.500.00%
Drugs52.15-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.79-16.67%
Other crime21.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.54-11.43%
Criminal damage and arson711.09-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.50-33.33%
Public order62.15-25.00%
Drugs62.15100.00%
Other theft32.15-57.14%
Bicycle theft31.07200.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3529.69-14.63%
Criminal damage and arson1012.52-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.5850.00%
Public order83.2260.00%
Other theft72.8675.00%
Vehicle crime32.50-62.50%
Burglary31.070.00%
Drugs31.07-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.07-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4129.69141.18%
Criminal damage and arson1114.67266.67%
Vehicle crime83.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.86-45.45%
Public order52.15-28.57%
Drugs41.790.00%
Other theft41.43-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.43100.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.03-58.54%
Anti-social behaviour116.08-38.89%
Public order73.9475.00%
Other theft52.50400.00%
Drugs41.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-25.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4127.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour1814.670.00%
Public order46.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.430.00%
Drugs41.430.00%
Bicycle theft21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 370 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202438
June 202432
May 202429
April 202423
March 202426
February 202433
January 202431
December 202335
November 202341
October 202317
September 202341

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20249
May 202412
April 202411
March 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 202412
April 20246
March 20248
February 202410
January 20247
December 202310
November 202311
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20249
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total13
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Church Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Manor Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stable Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 5. Wellington Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 7. Chapel Street North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Crouch Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Butt Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Le Cateau Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Chapel Street South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Alexandra Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Wellesley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Burlington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Garland Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Beaconsfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Lancer Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hussar Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Cavalry Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Wickham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Silvanus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1