FERDINAND WALK, CO4 3TT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3TT

FERDINAND WALK, CO4 3TT, Colchester has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3TT 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 3TT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3TT, encompassing approximately 4257 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 3TT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanley Wooster Way with total crimes: 4
  • Cyril Child Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hunwicke Road with total crimes: 3

FERDINAND WALK, CO4 3TT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.8640.00%
Other theft46.58100.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.04-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour94.70200.00%
Vehicle crime32.11-25.00%
Public order30.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-57.14%
Drugs20.700.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.744.55%
Criminal damage and arson75.4075.00%
Vehicle crime41.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-25.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.1037.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.940.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Other theft30.7050.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.4545.45%
Criminal damage and arson63.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.410.00%
Public order40.94100.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.93-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.580.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Public order20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.45153.85%
Drugs57.7566.67%
Other theft31.17200.00%
Public order20.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.92-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.0520.00%
Public order61.41100.00%
Drugs31.4150.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons20.47100.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.9225.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.7025.00%
Other theft31.17200.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.52-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-40.00%
Public order30.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.04-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson54.7025.00%
Public order41.17-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-25.00%
Other crime30.70-40.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Bicycle theft20.47-50.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.500.00%
Public order76.81133.33%
Other crime51.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.940.00%
Vehicle crime40.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.940.00%
Shoplifting30.940.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202420
July 202423
June 202422
May 202416
April 202411
March 202433
February 202413
January 202420
December 202316
November 202320
October 202329
September 202329

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stanley Wooster Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Cyril Child Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Hunwicke Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Holborough Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Macbeth Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Arrow Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Duffield Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hamlet Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heatley Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Leam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Charles Pell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Buffett Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Avon Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Willingham Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Clematis Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Marigold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ariel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hewes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Titania Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Prospero Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Imogen Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Honeysuckle Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Yew Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Dunnock Way
    Total1
    Other theft1