CO4 5DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5DS

CO4 5DS, Colchester has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.13 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5DS 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 5DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5DS, encompassing approximately 2810 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 5DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gavin Way with total crimes: 2
  • Flame Way with total crimes: 1
  • Citius Parade with total crimes: 1

CO4 5DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.13200.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.91-42.86%
Public order21.42100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.56600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.560.00%
Other theft21.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-90.91%
Drugs10.360.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences116.4057.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.85-12.50%
Public order12.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 202311
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gavin Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Flame Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Citius Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thomas Wakley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Springham Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1