HAZELTON ROAD, CO4 3DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3DU

HAZELTON ROAD, CO4 3DU, Colchester has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.15 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO4 postcode area, which has experienced 361 crimes and a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO4 3DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3DU, encompassing approximately 3814 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 3DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harwich Road with total crimes: 2
  • Chaplin Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Tara Close with total crimes: 2

HAZELTON ROAD, CO4 3DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.15-46.15%
Burglary11.830.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.5018.18%
Criminal damage and arson33.41200.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences113.93450.00%
Drugs22.880.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.10100.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.52-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.62-50.00%
Other crime31.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.93100.00%
Other crime22.62100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.88-16.67%
Other crime11.310.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.4650.00%
Shoplifting51.570.00%
Vehicle crime41.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.36-63.64%
Public order21.05100.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.5010.00%
Vehicle crime32.8850.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.55-41.18%
Other theft32.62200.00%
Burglary30.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.600.00%
Public order34.460.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202413
June 202411
May 20242
April 20245
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311
October 202310
September 202310
August 202317

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20233

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Harwich Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chaplin Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Tara Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. A137
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Spruce Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elwes Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ayloffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Royal Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1