BOXTED ROAD, CO4 5HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5HF

BOXTED ROAD, CO4 5HF, Colchester has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.61 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5HF 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 5HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5HF, encompassing approximately 1164 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO4 5HF area, explore the CO4 5HF 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 (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 5HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitmore Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Boxted Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

BOXTED ROAD, CO4 5HF 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.616.67%
Public order313.74200.00%
Other theft12.580.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-50.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.03-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson312.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.58-33.33%
Public order11.72-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2632.6352.94%
Public order422.33-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.90-15.00%
Public order714.6016.67%
Other theft36.01200.00%
Theft from the person12.580.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.62150.00%
Public order617.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.15100.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.88-27.27%
Public order36.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.72-80.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.03-60.71%
Criminal damage and arson59.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2950.00%
Public order12.58-66.67%
Robbery10.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2832.63133.33%
Public order324.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson410.3133.33%
Public order23.44100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson315.4650.00%
Vehicle crime12.580.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson210.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72100.00%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.475.88%
Criminal damage and arson415.4633.33%
Public order23.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.600.00%
Other theft12.580.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202426
June 202417
May 202420
April 20248
March 202411
February 202428
January 202412
December 202318
November 202312
October 202318
September 202317

A total of 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whitmore Drive
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Boxted Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Larch Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. United Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1