SHEEPEN PLACE, CO3 3LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO3 3LD

SHEEPEN PLACE, CO3 3LD, Colchester has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.22 per 1,000 population. This CO3 3LD 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 3LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO3 3LD, encompassing approximately 1086 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

CO3 3LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Station Road with total crimes: 12
  • Balkerne Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Market Close with total crimes: 6

SHEEPEN PLACE, CO3 3LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2255.2215.79%
Anti-social behaviour720.2575.00%
Vehicle crime66.4450.00%
Other theft65.52100.00%
Public order55.5225.00%
Bicycle theft34.60-40.00%
Burglary32.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.76-25.00%
Drugs12.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1945.105.56%
Bicycle theft517.49400.00%
Public order44.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.68-20.00%
Vehicle crime43.6833.33%
Other theft33.6850.00%
Burglary22.76-33.33%
Other crime11.840.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1839.58-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour516.57-44.44%
Public order44.60100.00%
Burglary33.680.00%
Vehicle crime32.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.76-66.67%
Other theft22.76-50.00%
Robbery21.840.00%
Bicycle theft11.84-75.00%
Drugs10.92-50.00%
Shoplifting10.92-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2659.8223.81%
Criminal damage and arson923.93125.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.28-10.00%
Shoplifting58.28400.00%
Bicycle theft44.60100.00%
Other theft43.68100.00%
Drugs23.68-33.33%
Public order21.840.00%
Possession of weapons21.840.00%
Other crime11.84-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2146.02-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour1019.3311.11%
Criminal damage and arson49.200.00%
Drugs33.6850.00%
Other crime32.76200.00%
Bicycle theft22.76100.00%
Other theft21.84-50.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Theft from the person11.840.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2549.70-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour923.01-10.00%
Vehicle crime58.2866.67%
Other theft44.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.68-66.67%
Public order23.68-50.00%
Drugs21.84-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3570.8729.63%
Criminal damage and arson1232.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011.0466.67%
Public order49.20100.00%
Drugs33.68200.00%
Other theft32.760.00%
Burglary32.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.7650.00%
Bicycle theft22.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.840.00%
Shoplifting10.92-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2757.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour624.85100.00%
Robbery65.52100.00%
Burglary45.520.00%
Other theft33.68-40.00%
Bicycle theft32.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.760.00%
Other crime22.760.00%
Public order21.84-33.33%
Shoplifting21.84-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.84-75.00%
Theft from the person11.840.00%
Drugs10.92-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2761.67-32.50%
Vehicle crime824.85100.00%
Shoplifting67.36100.00%
Other theft55.5225.00%
Burglary44.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.6850.00%
Possession of weapons32.76200.00%
Public order32.7650.00%
Robbery32.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.76-40.00%
Drugs22.76100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4063.5153.85%
Criminal damage and arson536.82150.00%
Vehicle crime44.600.00%
Other theft43.68-42.86%
Burglary33.68-66.67%
Shoplifting32.7650.00%
Bicycle theft32.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.76-50.00%
Public order21.84-60.00%
Theft from the person11.840.00%
Drugs10.92-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2660.75-33.33%
Burglary923.9380.00%
Other theft78.2875.00%
Public order56.4466.67%
Vehicle crime44.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.68-71.43%
Bicycle theft33.68-62.50%
Drugs32.76200.00%
Shoplifting22.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84-60.00%
Theft from the person11.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3979.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1435.890.00%
Bicycle theft812.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.360.00%
Burglary54.600.00%
Other theft44.600.00%
Public order33.680.00%
Vehicle crime32.760.00%
Possession of weapons22.760.00%
Shoplifting11.840.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202419
June 202418
May 202426
April 202421
March 202425
February 202435
January 202427
December 202327
November 202340
October 202326
September 202339

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 202410
March 20249
February 202410
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 202314

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244
February 202412
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20246
December 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. North Station Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Balkerne Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Market Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Balkerne Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. John Harper Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Rotary Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Victoria Chase
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Henry Laver Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Short Cut Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. A133
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Sheepen Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. North Hill
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Green'S Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sanderson Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stockwell
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Walters Yard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Northgate Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Parkside Quarter
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Albert Street
    Total1
    Other theft1