JOSLIN CLOSE, CO4 3GQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3GQ

JOSLIN CLOSE, CO4 3GQ, Colchester has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.27 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3GQ 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 3GQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3GQ, encompassing approximately 2655 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 3GQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Acacia Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Almond Way with total crimes: 2
  • Spruce Avenue with total crimes: 2

JOSLIN CLOSE, CO4 3GQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order65.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.26-66.67%
Other theft11.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.27-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson14.52-80.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.29400.00%
Possession of weapons21.880.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.40120.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.140.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences54.14-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.77-50.00%
Other theft22.260.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.78-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour24.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.42160.00%
Other theft34.900.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences54.90-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.53-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour24.14100.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.290.00%
Public order34.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 202422
June 202411
May 20245
April 20246
March 202412
February 202412
January 202413
December 20235
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Acacia Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 2. Almond Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Spruce Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Patmore Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Linden Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Honeysuckle Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. William Boys Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Paul Spendlove Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rudd Court
    Total1
    Drugs1