CO4 5JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5JU

CO4 5JU, Colchester has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.91 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5JU 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 5JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5JU, encompassing approximately 2010 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO4 5JU area, explore the CO4 5JU 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 (23.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CO4 5JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charter Way with total crimes: 31
  • Potter Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Wryneck Close with total crimes: 1

CO4 5JU 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.9123.53%
Anti-social behaviour310.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49-50.00%
Other theft31.49-25.00%
Public order31.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.90-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson68.46100.00%
Public order62.98-40.00%
Other theft42.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-50.00%
Drugs10.990.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.889.09%
Public order1011.94100.00%
Vehicle crime44.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Other theft10.99-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.91-8.33%
Public order510.9466.67%
Other theft22.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-50.00%
Robbery10.990.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.9020.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.94300.00%
Other theft31.99200.00%
Public order31.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.935.26%
Anti-social behaviour39.95200.00%
Robbery11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%

In March 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 offences1915.42-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson39.450.00%
Public order31.49-40.00%
Other theft21.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-80.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.9046.67%
Anti-social behaviour510.940.00%
Public order52.49150.00%
Other theft42.4933.33%
Shoplifting21.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.440.00%
Other theft37.4650.00%
Public order21.49-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.41-11.76%
Public order57.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.49400.00%
Burglary32.49200.00%
Vehicle crime31.49200.00%
Other theft21.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.920.00%
Public order38.460.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Drugs21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202424
June 202422
May 202424
April 202420
March 202419
February 202422
January 202415
December 202315
November 202317

A total of 6 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
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 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 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 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 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
December 20233
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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
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 5JU 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. Potter Mews
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wryneck Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Turner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Barton Boulevard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1