HOLLYMEAD CLOSE, CO4 5UU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5UU

HOLLYMEAD CLOSE, CO4 5UU, Colchester has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.28 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5UU 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 5UU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5UU, encompassing approximately 1676 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CO4 5UU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charter Way with total crimes: 31
  • Wryneck Close with total crimes: 1
  • Turner Road with total crimes: 1

HOLLYMEAD CLOSE, CO4 5UU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.2817.65%
Anti-social behaviour311.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.79-50.00%
Other theft31.79-25.00%
Public order31.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.85-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson610.14100.00%
Public order63.58-40.00%
Other theft43.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-33.33%
Drugs11.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.8426.32%
Public order1014.31150.00%
Vehicle crime35.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%
Other theft11.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.89-20.83%
Public order411.3333.33%
Other theft22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-50.00%
Robbery11.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson414.31300.00%
Public order32.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.79-33.33%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.51-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour310.73200.00%
Robbery11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.49-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson311.330.00%
Public order31.79-40.00%
Other theft21.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-80.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.8546.67%
Anti-social behaviour513.120.00%
Public order52.98150.00%
Other theft42.98100.00%
Shoplifting22.390.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.120.00%
Other theft28.950.00%
Public order21.19-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.87-11.76%
Public order58.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.98400.00%
Burglary32.98200.00%
Vehicle crime31.79200.00%
Other theft21.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.89-56.41%
Public order310.14-25.00%
Other theft31.7950.00%
Drugs21.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3931.6169.57%
Public order423.26-20.00%
Bicycle theft22.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.680.00%
Public order513.720.00%
Other theft22.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 202424
June 202419
May 202424
April 202418
March 202419
February 202422
January 202415
December 202315
November 202317
October 202339
September 202323

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 5UU 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. Wryneck Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Turner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Barton Boulevard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1