WOODPECKER CLOSE, CO4 3FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3FF

WOODPECKER CLOSE, CO4 3FF, Colchester has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3FF 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 3FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3FF, encompassing approximately 1857 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CO4 3FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merlin End with total crimes: 4
  • Heatley Way with total crimes: 2
  • Imogen Close with total crimes: 1

WOODPECKER CLOSE, CO4 3FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.85-50.00%
Drugs21.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.46-53.85%
Other theft13.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-80.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.39116.67%
Criminal damage and arson57.0025.00%
Possession of weapons22.690.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Robbery11.080.00%

In June 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 offences67.0020.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.23300.00%
Burglary12.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.92-28.57%
Burglary22.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.38-46.15%
Other theft13.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.08225.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.000.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In February 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 offences43.77-50.00%
Drugs12.150.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.46100.00%
Drugs14.310.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.85-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.38-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.69100.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.920.00%
Vehicle crime13.77-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.690.00%
Public order33.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202413
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 202413
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Merlin End
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Heatley Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Imogen Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Rudd Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Sheerwater Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1