MILL ROAD, CO4 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5LJ

MILL ROAD, CO4 5LJ, Colchester has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.68 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5LJ, encompassing approximately 2714 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CO4 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charter Way with total crimes: 31
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Orchard Place with total crimes: 3

MILL ROAD, CO4 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.6852.63%
Criminal damage and arson410.68-33.33%
Public order41.47-33.33%
Other theft41.47-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Shoplifting10.74-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.58-44.12%
Criminal damage and arson67.000.00%
Public order62.21-40.00%
Other theft52.2166.67%
Shoplifting31.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.2121.43%
Public order1012.52400.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.21100.00%
Other theft31.47-25.00%
Shoplifting21.11100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.103.70%
Other theft410.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Public order20.74-66.67%
Drugs10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.3122.73%
Public order69.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47100.00%
Other theft31.47-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.11-50.00%
Drugs10.37-75.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.10-4.35%
Other theft58.10150.00%
Drugs41.84300.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Bicycle theft21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.47300.00%
Public order31.47-50.00%
Shoplifting31.11-25.00%
Other theft21.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.6876.92%
Public order68.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.21500.00%
Other theft42.2133.33%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Drugs21.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.58-35.00%
Other theft34.79-40.00%
Drugs31.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-50.00%
Public order20.74-60.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.47-23.08%
Other theft57.3725.00%
Public order51.84400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.840.00%
Vehicle crime31.47200.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.890.00%
Other theft49.580.00%
Drugs21.470.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
November 20231

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202419
July 202434
June 202428
May 202427
April 202422
March 202423
February 202423
January 202413
December 202320
November 202326

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232

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 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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 5LJ 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. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Orchard Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Beaumont Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Eden Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Willow Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Church Farm Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bolsin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cambie Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Kirby Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Via Urbis Romanae
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Defoe Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1