RECTORY CLOSE, CO4 5DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5DN

RECTORY CLOSE, CO4 5DN, Colchester has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.20 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5DN 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 5DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5DN, encompassing approximately 3368 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO4 5DN area, explore the CO4 5DN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the CO4 5DN area, visit the CO4 5DN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CO4 5DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claremont Heights with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Bradford Drive with total crimes: 3

RECTORY CLOSE, CO4 5DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.2090.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.64-50.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.7211.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.97100.00%
Public order41.19300.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-60.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.670.00%
Other theft41.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.59-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.9128.57%
Shoplifting45.340.00%
Public order31.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.9840.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.160.00%
Shoplifting41.190.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.23-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.9733.33%
Other theft31.19-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.28-41.67%
Public order74.16250.00%
Other theft42.08100.00%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.3984.62%
Criminal damage and arson37.120.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Other theft20.89-80.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2085.71%
Other theft103.86150.00%
Public order22.97100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.34-46.15%
Other theft42.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-66.67%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.860.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 20249
June 202418
May 202414
April 202410
March 202414
February 202424
January 202413
December 20237
November 202313

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 5 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Claremont Heights
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bradford Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Mile End Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Potter Mews
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Groves Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hugh Dickson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bergholt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bardsley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Knevett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stevens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barton Boulevard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1