DICKENSON ROAD, CO4 5BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5BH

DICKENSON ROAD, CO4 5BH, Colchester has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.04 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5BH 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 5BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5BH, encompassing approximately 2494 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO4 5BH area, explore the CO4 5BH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 5BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charter Way with total crimes: 31
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Dickenson Road with total crimes: 2

DICKENSON ROAD, CO4 5BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.0464.71%
Public order411.23-33.33%
Other theft41.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Shoplifting10.80-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.84-46.88%
Criminal damage and arson66.820.00%
Public order62.41-40.00%
Other theft42.410.00%
Shoplifting31.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.45100.00%
Public order1012.83233.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.01500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.23-36.00%
Public order36.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.6431.58%
Criminal damage and arson410.02300.00%
Public order31.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.835.56%
Other theft27.62-33.33%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.23-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.22-40.00%
Other theft31.20-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.200.00%
Public order31.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.04108.33%
Public order610.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.410.00%
Other theft42.00100.00%
Shoplifting21.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-50.00%
Other theft20.80-50.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.83-5.88%
Other theft46.410.00%
Vehicle crime41.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Public order41.60300.00%
Robbery11.600.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.230.00%
Other theft46.820.00%
Drugs31.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202417
July 202432
June 202416
May 202425
April 202419
March 202418
February 202425
January 202412
December 202316
November 202317

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO4 5BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Charter Way
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dickenson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Beaumont Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Church Farm Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bolsin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Knevett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stevens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cambie Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Via Urbis Romanae
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Defoe Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1