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

Overview of Crime in CO4 3AQ

ST ANDREWS AVENUE, CO4 3AQ, Colchester has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.35 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3AQ 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 3AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3AQ, encompassing approximately 2438 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO4 3AQ area, explore the CO4 3AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 3AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Farrington Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hainault Close with total crimes: 4

ST ANDREWS AVENUE, CO4 3AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.1566.67%
Public order42.050.00%
Other theft31.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.84-48.28%
Anti-social behaviour36.15-72.73%
Other theft21.23-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2929.9316.00%
Anti-social behaviour1111.8957.14%
Other theft74.5175.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.87600.00%
Public order52.870.00%
Bicycle theft32.050.00%
Drugs31.2350.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Shoplifting21.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-66.67%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.9138.89%
Anti-social behaviour710.2575.00%
Other theft42.87300.00%
Shoplifting41.64300.00%
Burglary31.6450.00%
Vehicle crime31.2350.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.585.88%
Anti-social behaviour47.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64200.00%
Public order31.23-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.230.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Burglary20.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Other theft10.41-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.76-5.56%
Public order46.970.00%
Burglary41.64300.00%
Other theft41.64-50.00%
Theft from the person11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.45-10.00%
Other theft87.38166.67%
Public order43.28300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64200.00%
Robbery31.230.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.76-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour38.2050.00%
Other theft31.23-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.23-60.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Drugs20.82-33.33%
Public order10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.96100.00%
Other theft79.8475.00%
Vehicle crime52.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.050.00%
Drugs32.05200.00%
Burglary21.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.35-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson54.9225.00%
Other theft42.0533.33%
Other crime31.64200.00%
Public order31.2350.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-60.00%
Drugs10.82-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.3210.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.0266.67%
Vehicle crime52.05150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.05100.00%
Drugs31.64200.00%
Other theft31.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.82-66.67%
Shoplifting20.82-60.00%
Public order20.82-50.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.915.26%
Other theft68.200.00%
Bicycle theft62.4650.00%
Shoplifting52.4666.67%
Public order42.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Burglary10.82-66.67%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.500.00%
Other theft67.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.460.00%
Bicycle theft42.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Burglary31.640.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Shoplifting31.230.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202429
June 202425
May 202418
April 202417
March 202418
February 202420
January 202424
December 202312
November 202322
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202411
June 20247
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Farrington Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hainault Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Elm Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hickory Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Jennings Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Veronica Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ashdown Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Geoff Seaden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hunting Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Chase
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Howe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Chase Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Forest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sherwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1