ST ANDREWS AVENUE, CO4 3AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3AP

ST ANDREWS AVENUE, CO4 3AP, Colchester has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.80 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3AP 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 3AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3AP, encompassing approximately 2795 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 3AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Coach Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hainault Close with total crimes: 4
  • Compton Road with total crimes: 4

ST ANDREWS AVENUE, CO4 3AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences1411.80-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson55.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.790.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.9522.22%
Anti-social behaviour47.8733.33%
Other theft31.4350.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.44700.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.860.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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 offences1813.23-5.26%
Shoplifting66.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1550.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-85.71%
Drugs10.360.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.80250.00%
Shoplifting32.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.010.00%
Other theft46.80300.00%
Public order31.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.52-5.00%
Shoplifting56.80400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.79200.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.0981.82%
Other theft27.15100.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-83.33%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.16-35.29%
Shoplifting63.93500.00%
Vehicle crime42.15100.00%
Drugs31.4350.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.5288.89%
Other crime36.080.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-50.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.23-43.75%
Vehicle crime43.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-60.00%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Other theft10.72-75.00%
Public order10.36-80.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.31-11.11%
Public order55.72400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7966.67%
Other theft41.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4350.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.160.00%
Other theft46.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202422
July 202418
June 202418
May 202419
April 202419
March 202419
February 202420
January 202411
December 202317
November 20239
October 202316
September 202318

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO4 3AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old Coach Road
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hainault Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Compton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Harwich Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dilbridge Road East
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. East Ward Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hunting Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harwich Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Edmund'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fairfield Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Crown Bays Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Kerry Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Fairhead Road North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1