REMUS CLOSE, CO4 5LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5LW

REMUS CLOSE, CO4 5LW, Colchester has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.05 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5LW 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 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5LW, encompassing approximately 2715 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (283.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 5LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitmore Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Orchard Place with total crimes: 3
  • Venture Chase with total crimes: 3

REMUS CLOSE, CO4 5LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.05283.33%
Vehicle crime28.470.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.21-53.85%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.84-7.14%
Shoplifting24.790.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.73180.00%
Shoplifting25.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.79-28.57%
Public order31.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.000.00%
Other theft32.580.00%
Drugs31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.1055.56%
Criminal damage and arson35.16-25.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.26-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson43.31100.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2114.29%
Burglary25.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.267.69%
Criminal damage and arson25.160.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.00116.67%
Drugs24.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20246
July 202413
June 202414
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 202414
January 20249
December 202316
November 202314
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whitmore Drive
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Orchard Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Venture Chase
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Beaumont Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Jenner Chase
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eden Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kirby Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Via Urbis Romanae
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cavell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Flame Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Citius Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thomas Wakley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1