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

Overview of Crime in CO4 5BL

DICKENSON ROAD, CO4 5BL, Colchester has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.32 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5BL, encompassing approximately 2484 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charter Way with total crimes: 31
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Mile End Road with total crimes: 3

DICKENSON ROAD, CO4 5BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.3257.89%
Public order512.07-16.67%
Other theft42.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
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 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.71-44.12%
Criminal damage and arson67.650.00%
Public order62.41-40.00%
Other theft42.410.00%
Shoplifting31.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
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 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.3488.89%
Public order1013.68233.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.02500.00%
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 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.07-28.00%
Public order37.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
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 offences2515.7013.64%
Criminal damage and arson410.06300.00%
Public order31.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
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 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.6722.22%
Other theft28.85-50.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.09-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.240.00%
Other theft41.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Public order31.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
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 offences2517.71127.27%
Public order610.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.41300.00%
Other theft41.61100.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.85-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson34.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-50.00%
Other theft20.80-50.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.28-23.53%
Other theft45.230.00%
Vehicle crime41.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Public order41.61300.00%
Robbery11.610.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

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 offences1711.67-43.33%
Other theft46.84100.00%
Drugs31.61200.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.1136.36%
Public order412.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Other theft20.80-60.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.680.00%
Other theft58.850.00%
Public order52.010.00%
Possession of weapons12.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
October 20232

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202419
July 202434
June 202418
May 202425
April 202422
March 202418
February 202425
January 202411
December 202313
November 202317
October 202330
September 202322

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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
October 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 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
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 5BL 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. Mile End Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Dickenson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Beaumont Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Church Farm Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bolsin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Knevett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stevens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barton Boulevard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cambie Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Via Urbis Romanae
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1