CO4 3ZF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3ZF

CO4 3ZF, Colchester has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.75 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3ZF 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 3ZF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3ZF, encompassing approximately 503 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 3ZF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quayside Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Annan Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lightship Way with total crimes: 2

CO4 3ZF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences435.7533.33%
Bicycle theft37.940.00%
Public order35.960.00%
Drugs25.960.00%
Possession of weapons23.970.00%
Shoplifting13.970.00%
Other theft11.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%
Burglary11.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson317.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.96-40.00%
Other theft25.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime13.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences533.76-28.57%
Other theft39.9350.00%
Public order35.960.00%
Drugs25.960.00%
Bicycle theft13.970.00%
Other crime11.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.99-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.990.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences729.79250.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.90200.00%
Other theft25.960.00%
Drugs23.97100.00%
Theft from the person13.97-50.00%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person225.820.00%
Other theft23.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.97-71.43%
Robbery23.970.00%
Bicycle theft13.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.990.00%
Other crime11.990.00%
Drugs11.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.8316.67%
Drugs113.90-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.99-66.67%
Other theft11.99-75.00%
Public order11.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.99-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences653.620.00%
Bicycle theft411.920.00%
Other theft47.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.94200.00%
Drugs35.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.96100.00%
Other crime23.970.00%
Public order13.970.00%
Robbery11.990.00%
Shoplifting11.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences629.79-53.85%
Drugs211.920.00%
Possession of weapons13.970.00%
Shoplifting11.990.00%
Other theft11.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.99-50.00%
Robbery11.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.99-50.00%

In January 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 offences1341.71225.00%
Criminal damage and arson225.820.00%
Drugs23.970.00%
Vehicle crime23.970.00%
Bicycle theft13.970.00%
Other crime11.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences427.80-60.00%
Drugs27.94100.00%
Other theft23.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons23.970.00%
Vehicle crime23.97-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.97100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1053.6211.11%
Vehicle crime519.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.93100.00%
Other theft47.9433.33%
Drugs17.94-66.67%
Robbery11.990.00%
Bicycle theft11.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences945.6880.00%
Other theft317.87200.00%
Drugs35.960.00%
Burglary35.960.00%
Bicycle theft25.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.97100.00%
Public order13.970.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences525.820.00%
Burglary39.930.00%
Bicycle theft25.960.00%
Other theft13.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 202413
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Quayside Drive
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Annan Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lightship Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Haven Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Swan Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Capstan Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Triumph Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Colne Causeway
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1