SHEERWATER MEWS, CO4 3FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3FL

SHEERWATER MEWS, CO4 3FL, Colchester has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.30 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3FL 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 3FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3FL, encompassing approximately 1627 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 3FL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merlin End with total crimes: 4
  • Imogen Close with total crimes: 1
  • Rudd Court with total crimes: 1

SHEERWATER MEWS, CO4 3FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs24.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.30-62.50%
Other theft11.840.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7660.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.92-33.33%
Robbery11.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5366.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.070.00%
Burglary11.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.07-50.00%
Burglary11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In April 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 offences65.53-14.29%
Other theft13.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.30600.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs11.840.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.0750.00%
Drugs11.840.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.370.00%
Vehicle crime33.690.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 3 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
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
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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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