LUFKIN ROAD, CO4 5JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5JN

LUFKIN ROAD, CO4 5JN, Colchester has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.77 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5JN 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 5JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5JN, encompassing approximately 1745 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CO4 5JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charter Way with total crimes: 31
  • Orchard Place with total crimes: 3
  • Beaumont Close with total crimes: 2

LUFKIN ROAD, CO4 5JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.7737.50%
Anti-social behaviour312.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72-50.00%
Other theft31.72-25.00%
Public order31.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.34-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson69.17100.00%
Public order63.44-40.00%
Other theft43.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.290.00%
Shoplifting21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-33.33%
Drugs11.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.6464.71%
Public order1016.04233.33%
Vehicle crime35.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7250.00%
Other theft21.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.18-26.09%
Other theft39.7450.00%
Public order31.72-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-50.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.1943.75%
Criminal damage and arson413.17300.00%
Public order42.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.29-33.33%
Other theft21.150.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.32-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.17200.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.460.00%
Public order31.72-40.00%
Other theft21.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-80.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.77122.22%
Anti-social behaviour511.460.00%
Public order52.86150.00%
Other theft42.86100.00%
Shoplifting22.290.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.74-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson25.16-50.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Public order21.15-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.90-7.14%
Public order57.4566.67%
Burglary42.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.290.00%
Vehicle crime32.29200.00%
Other theft21.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.470.00%
Other theft48.020.00%
Public order32.290.00%
Drugs21.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202410
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202416
July 202428
June 202417
May 202423
April 202416
March 202420
February 202420
January 20249
December 202313
November 202314

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Charter Way
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Orchard Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Beaumont Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Wryneck Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Turner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1