CO4 3ZQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3ZQ

CO4 3ZQ, Colchester has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3ZQ 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 3ZQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3ZQ, encompassing approximately 470 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 3ZQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 2
  • Annan Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

CO4 3ZQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs110.620.00%
Other crime12.120.00%
Public order12.120.00%
Bicycle theft12.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.120.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime110.620.00%
Bicycle theft12.12-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.12-50.00%
Other theft12.12-75.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft425.4933.33%
Bicycle theft38.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.250.00%
Other crime12.120.00%
Public order12.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences431.87300.00%
Other theft38.50-25.00%
Bicycle theft26.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.250.00%
Public order12.120.00%
Shoplifting12.120.00%
Drugs12.120.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft427.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.500.00%
Bicycle theft26.37100.00%
Burglary14.250.00%
Possession of weapons12.120.00%
Theft from the person12.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.12-75.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences417.0033.33%
Drugs28.50100.00%
Bicycle theft14.25-50.00%
Other theft12.12-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences323.37-57.14%
Other theft36.370.00%
Bicycle theft26.370.00%
Drugs14.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.120.00%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences727.62133.33%
Other theft314.87-25.00%
Burglary16.370.00%
Possession of weapons12.120.00%
Shoplifting12.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft423.37300.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.500.00%
Bicycle theft16.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.120.00%
Burglary12.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.62-70.00%
Other theft16.37-83.33%
Drugs12.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1050.99-33.33%
Other theft621.2520.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.75200.00%
Bicycle theft26.37-60.00%
Public order14.250.00%
Drugs12.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1567.99400.00%
Bicycle theft531.87400.00%
Other theft510.62150.00%
Drugs310.620.00%
Public order16.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.120.00%
Theft from the person12.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences323.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.370.00%
Other theft24.250.00%
Burglary24.250.00%
Robbery14.250.00%
Bicycle theft12.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 202310
October 202315
September 20233

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Annan Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1