CO3 9WF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO3 9WF

CO3 9WF, Colchester has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.31 per 1,000 population. This CO3 9WF 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 9WF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO3 9WF, encompassing approximately 2823 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO3 9WF area, explore the CO3 9WF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CO3 9WF Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Coel Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hargood Close with total crimes: 3
  • New Farm Road with total crimes: 2

CO3 9WF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.31-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.13100.00%
Other theft21.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.96-22.22%
Other theft42.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-50.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.56-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.13100.00%
Other theft41.42100.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.7911.11%
Vehicle crime23.54100.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In April 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 offences96.3812.50%
Other theft33.1950.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Public order10.71-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.83100.00%
Public order41.42300.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.250.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.83-20.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.96-44.44%
Other theft41.77300.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In November 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 offences95.67-30.77%
Public order23.19-33.33%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.1562.50%
Public order34.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.080.00%
Public order32.830.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Bicycle theft21.060.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 202410
April 20249
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20246
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO3 9WF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King Coel Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hargood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. New Farm Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cobble Row
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Foxendale Folly
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cadenhouse Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Stable Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Longstraw Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Alley Pond Close
    Total1
    Other theft1