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

Overview of Crime in CO4 5LL

MILL ROAD, CO4 5LL, Colchester has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.95 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5LL 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 5LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5LL, encompassing approximately 2505 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CO4 5LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charter Way with total crimes: 31
  • Whitmore Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Orchard Place with total crimes: 3

MILL ROAD, CO4 5LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.9590.00%
Criminal damage and arson415.17-33.33%
Other theft31.60-25.00%
Public order31.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.56-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson67.9820.00%
Public order62.40-33.33%
Other theft42.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.600.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.7611.54%
Public order911.58350.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5966.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.0050.00%
Shoplifting21.20100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.17-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson310.38-25.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-33.33%
Public order20.80-71.43%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.1631.82%
Public order711.58250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.7933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.60200.00%
Other theft21.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Drugs10.40-75.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.57-12.00%
Other theft48.78100.00%
Drugs41.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-40.00%
Public order21.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.56-24.24%
Criminal damage and arson59.9866.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.00-50.00%
Public order31.20-40.00%
Shoplifting31.20-25.00%
Other theft21.20-50.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.1583.33%
Anti-social behaviour613.17500.00%
Public order52.4066.67%
Other theft42.00100.00%
Shoplifting41.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.17-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson57.19-16.67%
Public order32.00-25.00%
Drugs31.20200.00%
Other theft21.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.7612.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.18200.00%
Other theft42.400.00%
Public order41.60300.00%
Vehicle crime41.60300.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.370.00%
Other theft49.980.00%
Drugs21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 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 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202420
July 202429
June 202426
May 202429
April 202422
March 202425
February 202433
January 202418
December 202328
November 202325

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
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
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 1 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

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 5LL 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. Whitmore Drive
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Kirby Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Via Urbis Romanae
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Defoe Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Citius Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thomas Wakley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1