CO4 3ZR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 3ZR

CO4 3ZR, Colchester has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.76 per 1,000 population. This CO4 3ZR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO4 postcode area, which has experienced 361 crimes and a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO4 3ZR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 3ZR, encompassing approximately 626 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 3ZR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Mascot Square with total crimes: 2
  • Annan Road with total crimes: 1

CO4 3ZR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.7650.00%
Bicycle theft14.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Other theft11.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft312.76200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.79100.00%
Bicycle theft13.190.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Public order11.600.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs27.980.00%
Other theft13.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.600.00%

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 person215.950.00%
Other theft23.190.00%
Burglary13.190.00%
Bicycle theft11.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.60-75.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Robbery11.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.5733.33%
Drugs16.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft419.140.00%
Other theft36.38200.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime14.790.00%
Drugs11.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.95100.00%
Possession of weapons19.570.00%
Shoplifting11.600.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences37.980.00%
Other theft14.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.55-40.00%
Drugs24.79100.00%
Other theft23.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons23.190.00%
Vehicle crime23.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences528.71-37.50%
Other theft47.9833.33%
Vehicle crime46.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.3850.00%
Drugs14.79-66.67%
Robbery11.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences830.31300.00%
Other theft312.76200.00%
Drugs34.790.00%
Bicycle theft24.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.19100.00%
Burglary13.19-66.67%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary315.950.00%
Bicycle theft24.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.190.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20244
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mascot Square
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Annan Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Elmstead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Swan Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1