CO3 3XL, Colchester has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.76 per 1,000 population. This CO3 3XL 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 3XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO3 3XL, encompassing approximately 1048 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 66.76 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 24.80 | 60.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 7.63 | 40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 6.68 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 5.72 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 4.77 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.81 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.81 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.86 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.95 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 61.04 | 4.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 24.80 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.77 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 4.77 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 4.77 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 4.77 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.81 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.81 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 2.86 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.91 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.95 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 52.45 | -24.24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 23.84 | -45.45% |
| Public order | 5 | 5.72 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.77 | -55.56% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.81 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.86 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.86 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.91 | -75.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.95 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.95 | -80.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 76.30 | 26.92% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 31.47 | -15.38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 10.49 | 80.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 8.58 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 5.72 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 4.77 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 3.81 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.81 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.86 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 61.04 | -7.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 24.80 | 30.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 12.40 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.77 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 4.77 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 3.81 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.91 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 61.04 | -34.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 26.70 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 9.54 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 5.72 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.81 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 3 | 3.81 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.86 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 88.70 | 53.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 41.01 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 11.44 | 140.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 11.44 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 5 | 6.68 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 4.77 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.81 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.86 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.86 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.95 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 65.81 | -26.32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 26.70 | 60.00% |
| Robbery | 6 | 7.63 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 5.72 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 4.77 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.81 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.86 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.86 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.91 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.91 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.95 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.95 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 82.02 | -26.92% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 36.24 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 7.63 | 14.29% |
| Other theft | 5 | 7.63 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 4.77 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 4.77 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.77 | 66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 4.77 | 200.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.86 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.86 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.91 | -75.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 84.88 | 67.74% |
| Other theft | 7 | 49.59 | -12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 6.68 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.68 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 5.72 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.81 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 2.86 | -40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 2.86 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.91 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.95 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 79.16 | -38.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 29.57 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 8.58 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 7.63 | 60.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 7.63 | -64.71% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 5.72 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 4.77 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.81 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.81 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 3.81 | -62.50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 101.09 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 47.69 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 16.21 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 7.63 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 5.72 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 5.72 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 4.77 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.81 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.86 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 26 |
| July 2024 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 25 |
| May 2024 | 33 |
| April 2024 | 26 |
| March 2024 | 28 |
| February 2024 | 43 |
| January 2024 | 28 |
| December 2023 | 38 |
| November 2023 | 52 |
| October 2023 | 31 |
| September 2023 | 50 |
A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO3 3XL postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |