PRIOR WAY, CO4 5DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5DQ

PRIOR WAY, CO4 5DQ, Colchester has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5DQ 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 5DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5DQ, encompassing approximately 2763 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

CO4 5DQ 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

PRIOR WAY, CO4 5DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.4177.78%
Anti-social behaviour25.79-33.33%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.680.00%
Public order43.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4550.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.24-40.00%
Other theft33.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Shoplifting20.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.3287.50%
Shoplifting45.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.770.00%
Shoplifting42.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.51-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.890.00%
Other theft31.09-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.36-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.66-36.36%
Public order65.07200.00%
Other theft42.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Shoplifting21.09-33.33%
Robbery20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Burglary10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.94175.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.960.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Other theft21.09-75.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3260.00%
Other theft82.89100.00%
Public order22.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 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 offences55.43-50.00%
Other theft41.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.620.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20249
June 202415
May 20248
April 20248
March 202414
February 202422
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 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 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO4 5DQ 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. Groves Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hugh Dickson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bergholt Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bardsley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Knevett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stevens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1