FOREST ROAD, CO4 3SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3SD

FOREST ROAD, CO4 3SD, Colchester has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.86 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3SD 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 3SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3SD, encompassing approximately 3774 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

CO4 3SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Hainault Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hawthorn Avenue with total crimes: 3

FOREST ROAD, CO4 3SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.8612.50%
Shoplifting54.77-73.68%
Other theft51.32150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1912.4558.33%
Violence and sexual offences165.03-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour34.24-66.67%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Burglary20.53-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-87.50%
Public order10.26-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.87-3.70%
Shoplifting126.8920.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.38700.00%
Public order52.12-44.44%
Burglary51.320.00%
Other theft31.3250.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.2258.82%
Shoplifting107.15100.00%
Public order92.65350.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.38-14.29%
Burglary51.59400.00%
Other theft21.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-83.33%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.66-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.5075.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.85100.00%
Shoplifting51.59-37.50%
Other theft41.3233.33%
Public order21.06-66.67%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.25-13.04%
Shoplifting85.30-61.90%
Public order62.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.59100.00%
Burglary41.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Other theft30.79-50.00%
Other crime10.79-66.67%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.019.52%
Shoplifting216.090.00%
Other theft65.56100.00%
Public order31.5950.00%
Other crime30.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79200.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Drugs20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.54-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour35.5650.00%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-80.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.01107.14%
Shoplifting167.6877.78%
Criminal damage and arson94.2450.00%
Vehicle crime52.380.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%

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 offences1412.19-48.15%
Shoplifting93.71-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.3820.00%
Other theft41.59-33.33%
Burglary31.0650.00%
Public order30.79-57.14%
Drugs30.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-60.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.8142.11%
Shoplifting117.15450.00%
Public order72.9116.67%
Other theft61.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5925.00%
Vehicle crime51.32400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3266.67%
Burglary21.320.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.1326.67%
Public order65.0320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.59-20.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-25.00%
Shoplifting20.79-83.33%
Drugs20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.570.00%
Shoplifting123.970.00%
Public order53.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.320.00%
Burglary41.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202426
June 202427
May 202417
April 202420
March 202423
February 202421
January 202429
December 202314
November 202327
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202419
July 202412
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 202421
January 202416
December 20239
November 202311
October 20232
September 202312

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Hainault Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Elm Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hickory Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harwich Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Almond Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Spruce Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conifer Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Veronica Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ashdown Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. The Chase
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Howe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Forest Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clematis Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Tamarisk Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Juniper Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sherwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1