BLACKTHORN AVENUE, CO4 3QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3QD

BLACKTHORN AVENUE, CO4 3QD, Colchester has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.99 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3QD 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 3QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3QD, encompassing approximately 4787 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

CO4 3QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Lugar Close with total crimes: 5
  • Rochdale Way with total crimes: 4

BLACKTHORN AVENUE, CO4 3QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.9938.46%
Anti-social behaviour77.52-12.50%
Other theft61.46100.00%
Shoplifting51.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04100.00%
Public order30.84-25.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.25-25.71%
Shoplifting205.4366.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.18-27.27%
Vehicle crime41.67-20.00%
Public order40.840.00%
Other theft30.84-25.00%
Burglary20.63-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.42-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime10.42-75.00%
Drugs10.21-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3520.472.94%
Shoplifting127.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.5122.22%
Criminal damage and arson102.30900.00%
Burglary52.0966.67%
Vehicle crime51.0425.00%
Public order41.04-60.00%
Other crime40.8433.33%
Drugs40.840.00%
Other theft40.84100.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.6721.43%
Public order107.10150.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.090.00%
Shoplifting81.8860.00%
Vehicle crime41.670.00%
Other crime30.84200.00%
Burglary30.63200.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.9175.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.8550.00%
Shoplifting51.88-37.50%
Public order41.04-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.840.00%
Other theft30.63-25.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.65-50.00%
Shoplifting83.34-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour61.67-14.29%
Public order51.2566.67%
Other theft41.04-42.86%
Burglary40.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Other crime20.42-50.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.1714.29%
Shoplifting186.681700.00%
Other theft73.76133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.46-22.22%
Other crime41.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.84300.00%
Robbery30.84200.00%
Public order30.630.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.49-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour95.85125.00%
Drugs31.880.00%
Public order30.63-40.00%
Other theft30.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Other crime20.42-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-90.91%
Robbery10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.2920.00%
Shoplifting117.5222.22%
Other crime52.30400.00%
Public order51.0425.00%
Other theft51.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.04150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0433.33%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.37-14.29%
Shoplifting96.27-10.00%
Drugs51.88400.00%
Burglary41.0433.33%
Public order40.84-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-57.14%
Other theft30.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.63-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-71.43%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.846.06%
Public order127.319.09%
Shoplifting102.51100.00%
Other theft92.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8816.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.460.00%
Vehicle crime51.46150.00%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Other crime20.63-50.00%
Robbery20.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.71-10.81%
Public order116.8922.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.3016.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.46100.00%
Shoplifting51.25-44.44%
Other crime41.04300.00%
Other theft30.84-40.00%
Burglary20.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.420.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.710.00%
Public order97.730.00%
Shoplifting91.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.880.00%
Other theft51.250.00%
Bicycle theft31.040.00%
Burglary30.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202426
July 202435
June 202434
May 202428
April 202416
March 202432
February 202428
January 202436
December 202330
November 202335
October 202333
September 202337

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202410
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 202312
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 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
February 20241
January 202411
December 20239
November 202310
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Lugar Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rochdale Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Stanley Wooster Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Hainault Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cyril Child Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Hunwicke Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Elm Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hickory Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Duffield Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Acacia Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 13. Almond Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Spruce Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Conifer Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Veronica Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ashdown Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Howe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Chase Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Forest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Charles Pell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Affleck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Willingham Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Clematis Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Tamarisk Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Marigold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Ariel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Yew Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Juniper Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1