OTHELLO CLOSE, CO4 3LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3LB

OTHELLO CLOSE, CO4 3LB, Colchester has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3LB 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 3LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3LB, encompassing approximately 3766 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 3LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborough Close with total crimes: 3
  • Macbeth Close with total crimes: 3
  • Arrow Road with total crimes: 2

OTHELLO CLOSE, CO4 3LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.117.14%
Drugs23.98100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.43-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.72500.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

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 offences168.2314.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.2566.67%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other theft20.53-33.33%
Robbery10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.1740.00%
Other theft33.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.04-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.65400.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.78-47.83%
Other theft23.19100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.50187.50%
Drugs56.11400.00%
Vehicle crime21.33-33.33%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.11-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour32.12200.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.43111.11%
Drugs25.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.04-25.00%
Public order32.390.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.84-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson33.19-40.00%
Other crime30.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.8843.75%
Criminal damage and arson56.11150.00%
Other crime41.330.00%
Vehicle crime41.06100.00%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.250.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202416
June 202414
May 202410
April 202412
March 202423
February 20248
January 202419
December 20239
November 202312
October 202323
September 202316

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 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 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Holborough Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Macbeth Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Arrow Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hamlet Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heatley Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Leam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marigold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ariel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hewes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Titania Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Prospero Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Imogen Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Honeysuckle Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Yew Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sheerwater Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dunnock Way
    Total1
    Other theft1