WORDSWORTH ROAD, CO3 4HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO3 4HU

WORDSWORTH ROAD, CO3 4HU, Colchester has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.02 per 1,000 population. This CO3 4HU 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 4HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO3 4HU, encompassing approximately 2320 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO3 4HU area, explore the CO3 4HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO3 4HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Chase with total crimes: 2
  • Lexden Mews with total crimes: 1
  • Back Lane with total crimes: 1

WORDSWORTH ROAD, CO3 4HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.02-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.74-60.00%
Public order22.59-60.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.34114.29%
Public order56.47150.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.17133.33%
Public order23.02100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.02-62.50%
Public order11.290.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.90-27.27%
Burglary43.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.720.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9022.22%
Drugs24.740.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.7612.50%
Other theft33.880.00%
Drugs21.29100.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-75.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.17-27.27%
Bicycle theft13.450.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.330.00%
Public order24.740.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246
June 202415
May 20247
April 20243
March 20248
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 20232
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 6 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 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO3 4HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Chase
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lexden Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Back Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Christine Chase
    Total1
    Other theft1