PARSONS HEATH, CO4 3HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3HS

PARSONS HEATH, CO4 3HS, Colchester has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.18 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3HS 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 3HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3HS, encompassing approximately 2897 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO4 3HS area, explore the CO4 3HS Area information page.
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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: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 3HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Acacia Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Spruce Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Patmore Road with total crimes: 2

PARSONS HEATH, CO4 3HS 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order65.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.07-54.55%
Possession of weapons11.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.18-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson23.80-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.366.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.52150.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.25275.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.180.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.11-42.86%
Burglary31.38200.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.49-50.00%
Other crime32.42200.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.907.69%
Criminal damage and arson14.830.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.5918.18%
Anti-social behaviour24.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.28120.00%
Vehicle crime43.800.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.14-58.33%
Public order31.7350.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.14200.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.520.00%
Vehicle crime22.760.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202416
June 202415
May 20244
April 20247
March 202414
February 202413
January 202411
December 20235
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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 1 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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
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 3HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Acacia Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 2. Spruce Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Patmore Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Linden Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Brinkley Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Francis Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tara Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pondfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. William Boys Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Paul Spendlove Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rudd Court
    Total1
    Drugs1