CO4 3ZG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3ZG

CO4 3ZG, Colchester has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.71 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3ZG 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 3ZG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3ZG, encompassing approximately 560 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 3ZG 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 3ZG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences535.7125.00%
Bicycle theft38.93200.00%
Public order35.360.00%
Drugs25.360.00%
Possession of weapons23.570.00%
Vehicle crime23.57100.00%
Shoplifting13.570.00%
Other theft11.79-50.00%
Burglary11.790.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.14200.00%
Other theft25.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft13.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences635.71-14.29%
Other theft410.71100.00%
Public order37.140.00%
Drugs25.360.00%
Bicycle theft13.570.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.79-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%

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 offences728.57250.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.50200.00%
Other theft25.360.00%
Drugs23.57100.00%
Theft from the person13.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%

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 person225.000.00%
Other theft23.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.57-71.43%
Robbery23.570.00%
Burglary13.570.00%
Bicycle theft11.790.00%
Possession of weapons11.790.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Drugs11.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%

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 offences721.4316.67%
Drugs112.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.79-66.67%
Other theft11.79-75.00%
Public order11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.79-50.00%

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 offences648.21-14.29%
Bicycle theft410.710.00%
Other theft47.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.14200.00%
Drugs35.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.36100.00%
Other crime23.570.00%
Public order13.570.00%
Robbery11.790.00%
Shoplifting11.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.57-50.00%
Drugs212.500.00%
Possession of weapons13.570.00%
Shoplifting11.790.00%
Other theft11.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.79-50.00%
Robbery11.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.79-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1441.07250.00%
Criminal damage and arson225.000.00%
Drugs23.570.00%
Vehicle crime23.570.00%
Other theft13.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.790.00%
Other crime11.790.00%

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 offences425.00-60.00%
Drugs27.14100.00%
Other theft23.57-60.00%
Possession of weapons23.570.00%
Vehicle crime23.57-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.57100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1050.000.00%
Other theft517.860.00%
Vehicle crime58.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.930.00%
Drugs17.140.00%
Robbery11.790.00%
Bicycle theft11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 202414
December 20234
November 202310

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 3ZG 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. Britten Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Triumph Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Colne Causeway
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1