ELMSTEAD ROAD, CO4 3GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3GD

ELMSTEAD ROAD, CO4 3GD, Colchester has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.53 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3GD 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 3GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3GD, encompassing approximately 1481 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 3GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quayside Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Annan Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lightship Way with total crimes: 2

ELMSTEAD ROAD, CO4 3GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.5312.50%
Bicycle theft36.080.00%
Drugs22.030.00%
Possession of weapons21.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.35100.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.4514.29%
Other theft25.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.18-22.22%
Other theft34.7350.00%
Public order32.03200.00%
Other crime22.030.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.5380.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.08300.00%
Other theft22.70-33.33%
Drugs21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Theft from the person11.35-66.67%
Public order10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.20-54.55%
Theft from the person33.380.00%
Other theft32.03200.00%
Robbery32.030.00%
Other crime22.03100.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In April 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 offences1113.5010.00%
Drugs27.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-50.00%
Other theft10.68-80.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.6011.11%
Bicycle theft56.750.00%
Other theft53.3866.67%
Drugs33.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Other crime21.35100.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.53-50.00%
Other theft36.080.00%
Drugs22.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-80.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other crime10.68-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.63200.00%
Vehicle crime512.15150.00%
Drugs43.38100.00%
Other crime42.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.700.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.50-33.33%
Other theft34.05-40.00%
Drugs22.030.00%
Possession of weapons21.35100.00%
Vehicle crime21.35-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-75.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.280.00%
Other theft56.080.00%
Vehicle crime53.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.380.00%
Drugs22.700.00%
Bicycle theft21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Shoplifting21.350.00%
Robbery11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20245
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 202411
March 202410
February 20249
January 202418
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Quayside Drive
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Annan Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lightship Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Swan Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Capstan Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Britten Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Triumph Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Sullivan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Phoenix Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Colne Causeway
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Arnold Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wheeler Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woodcock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1