CO4 3NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3NF

CO4 3NF, Colchester has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.80 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3NF 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 3NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3NF, encompassing approximately 3675 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

CO4 3NF 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 3NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.80-15.79%
Public order64.35500.00%
Shoplifting51.63-75.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2012.7966.67%
Violence and sexual offences195.44-48.65%
Anti-social behaviour25.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-75.00%
Burglary10.54-75.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.7768.18%
Shoplifting1210.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.27300.00%
Burglary42.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-33.33%
Public order31.09-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.820.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.9757.14%
Public order95.99800.00%
Shoplifting82.4560.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1820.00%
Burglary31.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8166.67%
Shoplifting51.36-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.36300.00%
Other theft31.0950.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.16-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences72.18-68.18%
Burglary41.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0950.00%
Public order30.8250.00%
Other theft20.82-60.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.5169.23%
Shoplifting185.990.00%
Other theft54.90150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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 offences137.07-48.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.540.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.6978.57%
Shoplifting116.8022.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.9966.67%
Other theft41.360.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.07-39.13%
Shoplifting93.810.00%
Drugs52.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36200.00%
Public order30.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.249.52%
Shoplifting96.26350.00%
Other theft62.45200.00%
Public order61.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.430.00%
Public order65.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202437
June 202422
May 202414
April 20247
March 202422
February 202413
January 202425
December 202314
November 202323
October 202321

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202420
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248
March 202418
January 202411
December 20239
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20249
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 7 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
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
November 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO4 3NF 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. Acacia Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Almond Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Spruce Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Conifer Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Patmore Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Linden Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Clematis Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Tamarisk Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Honeysuckle Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Yew Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Juniper Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tara Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. William Boys Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Paul Spendlove Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1