VALENTINES DRIVE, CO4 0AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 0AH

VALENTINES DRIVE, CO4 0AH, Colchester has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population. This CO4 0AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO4 postcode area, which has experienced 350 crimes and a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO4 0AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 0AH, encompassing approximately 3939 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

CO4 0AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Compton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Harwich Road with total crimes: 3

VALENTINES DRIVE, CO4 0AH 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.36-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson63.05500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5233.33%
Other theft31.020.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.65-4.55%
Other theft35.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7650.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.6522.22%
Public order45.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.63-5.26%
Shoplifting64.57100.00%
Other theft21.52-33.33%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Drugs20.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.82100.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-33.33%
Burglary20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.3646.15%
Criminal damage and arson34.82200.00%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.760.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.35-27.78%
Shoplifting53.30400.00%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.1138.46%
Criminal damage and arson34.57200.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-83.33%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.87-31.58%
Shoplifting63.30500.00%
Vehicle crime31.52-25.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.8758.33%
Vehicle crime44.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.60-14.29%
Vehicle crime83.050.00%
Shoplifting22.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-80.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.5525.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.020.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Shoplifting30.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 202422
June 202418
May 202419
April 202419
March 202413
February 202418
January 202413
December 202319
November 202312
October 202314
September 202321

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20246
May 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO4 0AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Compton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Harwich Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dilbridge Road East
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Ratcliffe Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. King Cole Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Barnardiston Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Wilson Marriage Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Edmund'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fairfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crown Bays Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. St Anne'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Norfolk Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Fairhead Road North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Ayloffe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1