CO4 3LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3LH

CO4 3LH, Colchester has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.63 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3LH 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 3LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3LH, encompassing approximately 4046 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)

CO4 3LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Hawthorn Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Elm Crescent with total crimes: 3

CO4 3LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.6316.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.1925.00%
Shoplifting51.24-73.68%
Public order51.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-33.33%
Other theft20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1913.3458.33%
Violence and sexual offences184.70-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour44.45-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-40.00%
Other theft20.74-50.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Burglary20.49-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.49-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.807.69%
Shoplifting126.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.97-16.67%
Burglary51.2466.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.24400.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Possession of weapons30.990.00%
Public order20.74-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.8313.04%
Public order96.43800.00%
Shoplifting82.2260.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.980.00%
Burglary31.48200.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.1264.29%
Anti-social behaviour65.68100.00%
Shoplifting51.48-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.24150.00%
Other theft31.2450.00%
Public order10.74-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.13-58.82%
Shoplifting83.46-52.94%
Burglary51.98400.00%
Public order41.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other crime20.49-50.00%
Other theft20.49-66.67%
Drugs10.49-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.7778.95%
Shoplifting178.400.00%
Other theft64.20100.00%
Other crime41.48100.00%
Public order40.99100.00%
Drugs40.990.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-60.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.39-42.42%
Anti-social behaviour54.7066.67%
Other theft31.24-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.74200.00%
Other crime20.74-33.33%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.5657.14%
Shoplifting118.1522.22%
Other theft52.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2466.67%
Public order41.2433.33%
Other crime30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7450.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.61-46.15%
Shoplifting95.190.00%
Drugs52.22400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-40.00%
Public order30.74-57.14%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.49-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.760.00%
Shoplifting99.640.00%
Public order72.220.00%
Other theft71.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.730.00%
Vehicle crime51.240.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 202428
June 202426
May 202423
April 202414
March 202434
February 202419
January 202433
December 202321
November 202339

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202419
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 202417
January 202411
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
November 20237

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20249
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Elm Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hickory Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Duffield Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heatley Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Acacia Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Almond Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Spruce Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Conifer Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Veronica Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Linden Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Willingham Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Clematis Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Tamarisk Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marigold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ariel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Prospero Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Honeysuckle Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Yew Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Juniper Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. William Boys Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1