COTMAN ROAD, CO3 4QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO3 4QL

COTMAN ROAD, CO3 4QL, Colchester has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.13 per 1,000 population. This CO3 4QL 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 4QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO3 4QL, encompassing approximately 2773 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

CO3 4QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitefriars Way with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Winston Avenue with total crimes: 3

COTMAN ROAD, CO3 4QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.130.00%
Other theft14.330.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.49100.00%
Public order34.3350.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3320.00%
Burglary22.160.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.41400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.80-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6925.00%
Public order31.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.97-20.00%
Shoplifting31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In January 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 offences53.61-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.3312.50%
Public order23.25-50.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.13166.67%
Public order42.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences54.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Whitefriars Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Winston Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Van Dyck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Magazine Farm Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. De Vere Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hoe Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Godwin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Holman Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nash Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1