SONGERS COTTAGES, CO4 5SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5SQ

SONGERS COTTAGES, CO4 5SQ, Colchester has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.90 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5SQ 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 5SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5SQ, encompassing approximately 120 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

CO4 5SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dedham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hill Farm Way with total crimes: 1

SONGERS COTTAGES, CO4 5SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary124.900.00%
Vehicle crime18.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.30-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences758.100.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson216.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.600.00%
Robbery18.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18.30-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences349.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.900.00%
Public order18.300.00%
Burglary18.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences233.200.00%
Public order116.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons18.300.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order216.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Dedham Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hill Farm Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1