REDWOOD CLOSE, CO4 3PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3PL

REDWOOD CLOSE, CO4 3PL, Colchester has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.66 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3PL 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 3PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3PL, encompassing approximately 3648 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 3PL 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

REDWOOD CLOSE, CO4 3PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.66-46.15%
Public order61.920.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.93-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson23.56-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.5013.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.66150.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.74-16.67%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.84-62.50%
Other crime31.6450.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.4045.45%
Criminal damage and arson24.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In February 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 offences115.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

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 offences116.85120.00%
Vehicle crime43.020.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

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 offences52.74-64.29%
Public order31.3750.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.5827.27%
Anti-social behaviour23.84100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.480.00%
Public order23.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.050.00%
Public order43.020.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 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
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202417
June 202415
May 20245
April 20246
March 202416
February 202411
January 202411
December 20235
November 202314
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 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
September 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

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
February 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO4 3PL 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. Juniper Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brinkley Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Francis Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tara Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pondfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. William Boys Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Paul Spendlove Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1