CO4 5UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5UP

CO4 5UP, Colchester has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.38 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5UP 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 5UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5UP, encompassing approximately 812 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CO4 5UP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Boxted Road with total crimes: 6
  • Jenner Chase with total crimes: 2

CO4 5UP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.38-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour312.3050.00%
Public order23.69-50.00%
Drugs22.460.00%
Other theft12.46-50.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.84-59.26%
Public order413.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.46-50.00%
Other theft22.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2747.9858.82%
Anti-social behaviour433.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.920.00%
Public order23.69-75.00%
Possession of weapons12.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Robbery11.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1738.1430.77%
Public order820.9233.33%
Other theft49.84100.00%
Shoplifting14.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1333.22160.00%
Public order615.99100.00%
Other theft27.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-80.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.8425.00%
Vehicle crime56.150.00%
Other theft46.150.00%
Public order34.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.690.00%
Drugs13.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.76-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour34.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.690.00%
Shoplifting22.460.00%
Robbery12.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.07366.67%
Public order317.2250.00%
Vehicle crime13.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.84-50.00%
Public order23.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.460.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.3020.00%
Shoplifting27.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.460.00%
Public order11.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.150.00%
Shoplifting23.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202427
June 202417
May 202413
April 20245
March 20244
February 202414
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Boxted Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Jenner Chase
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cavell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. United Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1