CARDINAL CLOSE, CO4 3UU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3UU

CARDINAL CLOSE, CO4 3UU, Colchester has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.51 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3UU 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 3UU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3UU, encompassing approximately 2764 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CO4 3UU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holborough Close with total crimes: 3
  • Macbeth Close with total crimes: 3
  • Arrow Road with total crimes: 2

CARDINAL CLOSE, CO4 3UU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5122.22%
Drugs23.98100.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.26400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-33.33%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Other theft20.72-33.33%
Robbery10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.3233.33%
Other theft34.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.26100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.98-71.43%
Other theft22.17100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.49320.00%
Drugs57.60400.00%
Public order11.81-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.43-61.54%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.23333.33%
Drugs24.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.89-66.67%
Public order31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.51-18.18%
Other crime33.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences117.96-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson33.9850.00%
Vehicle crime31.0950.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249
April 20246
March 202421
February 20245
January 202413
December 20233
November 20239
October 202311
September 202314

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233
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
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Holborough Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Macbeth Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Arrow Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hamlet Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Heatley Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Leam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hewes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Titania Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Prospero Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Imogen Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Dunnock Way
    Total1
    Other theft1