CO3 8RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO3 8RG

CO3 8RG, Colchester has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.90 per 1,000 population. This CO3 8RG 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 8RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO3 8RG, encompassing approximately 2359 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO3 8RG area, explore the CO3 8RG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CO3 8RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Villa Road with total crimes: 5
  • Martin Hunt Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

CO3 8RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.9033.33%
Other crime25.090.00%
Theft from the person20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.85-66.67%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.90-30.77%
Public order33.8150.00%
Shoplifting31.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-75.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.59116.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.51100.00%
Public order21.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.09-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour22.54-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-60.00%
Shoplifting10.85-75.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.5657.14%
Anti-social behaviour74.66133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.970.00%
Public order42.12100.00%
Shoplifting41.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.09-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.97-25.00%
Public order21.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.3242.86%
Anti-social behaviour44.2433.33%
Public order21.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-66.67%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.59-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.97150.00%
Public order32.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2750.00%
Shoplifting31.27200.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.759.09%
Anti-social behaviour25.09-60.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-77.78%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.68-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.66350.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.81150.00%
Shoplifting52.1266.67%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Public order20.85-60.00%
Drugs10.85-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.710.00%
Public order55.090.00%
Other theft32.120.00%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202413
June 20246
May 202411
April 20247
March 202410
February 20247
January 202412
December 202311
November 202312

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20239
November 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO3 8RG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Villa Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Martin Hunt Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Rook End
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Peter Crowe Approach
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Christopher Garnett Chase
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Partridge Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Plover Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Westley Sandford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tollgate Court
    Total1
    Public order1