CO4 5JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5JD

CO4 5JD, Colchester has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.55 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5JD 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 5JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5JD, encompassing approximately 1463 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

CO4 5JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitmore Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Boxted Road with total crimes: 6

CO4 5JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.5561.54%
Public order314.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0550.00%
Drugs22.050.00%
Other theft11.37-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.40-53.57%
Public order48.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05-60.00%
Other theft21.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.7012.00%
Anti-social behaviour519.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.420.00%
Public order22.05-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.37100.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2527.3338.89%
Public order817.0814.29%
Other theft45.47100.00%
Shoplifting12.730.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.9280.00%
Public order712.30133.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.7833.33%
Other theft22.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-80.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.180.00%
Vehicle crime56.830.00%
Drugs43.420.00%
Other theft42.730.00%
Public order32.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.050.00%
Bicycle theft12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.67-62.96%
Criminal damage and arson46.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7350.00%
Shoplifting22.050.00%
Robbery11.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.97170.00%
Public order318.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.98-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson46.8333.33%
Public order32.73200.00%
Drugs12.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

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 offences1816.4038.46%
Criminal damage and arson312.3050.00%
Shoplifting22.050.00%
Public order11.370.00%

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 offences1313.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Shoplifting21.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 202428
June 202425
May 202418
April 202410
March 202410
February 202427
January 202410
December 202318
November 202313

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
November 20233

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.

MonthCount
September 20241

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.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whitmore Drive
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Boxted Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Jenner Chase
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Larch Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cavell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. United Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1