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

Overview of Crime in CO4 5HH

BOXTED ROAD, CO4 5HH, Colchester has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.61 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5HH 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 5HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5HH, encompassing approximately 297 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 5HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boxted Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

BOXTED ROAD, CO4 5HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences433.61-60.00%
Public order213.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.720.00%
Other theft16.720.00%
Theft from the person13.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1057.14-47.37%
Public order433.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.72-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1990.7618.75%
Criminal damage and arson363.870.00%
Public order210.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons16.720.00%
Vehicle crime13.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1680.6760.00%
Public order653.780.00%
Other theft120.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1070.59233.33%
Public order633.61100.00%
Other theft220.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.360.00%
Shoplifting13.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order330.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.08-66.67%
Drugs13.360.00%
Vehicle crime13.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour330.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.72-84.62%
Shoplifting26.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1360.50550.00%
Public order243.700.00%
Vehicle crime16.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.360.00%
Robbery13.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order223.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.72-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.720.00%
Drugs13.360.00%
Vehicle crime13.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences840.34100.00%
Shoplifting226.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.720.00%
Public order13.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences426.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.450.00%
Shoplifting26.720.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202419
June 202416
May 202410
April 20243
March 20242
February 202413
January 20242
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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September 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

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July 20241

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

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July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Boxted Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1