THORNTON DRIVE, CO4 5WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5WB

THORNTON DRIVE, CO4 5WB, Colchester has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.79 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5WB 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 5WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5WB, encompassing approximately 2408 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

CO4 5WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Bradford Drive with total crimes: 3

THORNTON DRIVE, CO4 5WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.79266.67%
Shoplifting64.57-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.4950.00%
Vehicle crime12.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.4775.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.91100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.66-25.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-80.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.30400.00%
Shoplifting42.08-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.66-63.64%
Other theft31.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25100.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.9610.00%
Shoplifting54.57-37.50%
Public order42.08100.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.5325.00%
Shoplifting84.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.3216.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.910.00%
Other theft21.25-60.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.3860.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.32100.00%
Other theft52.49400.00%
Shoplifting42.08-33.33%
Robbery11.66-50.00%
Public order10.42-83.33%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order611.62500.00%
Shoplifting62.49-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.49-72.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.080.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.7050.00%
Shoplifting97.47125.00%
Other theft23.74-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.62140.00%
Other theft94.98350.00%
Shoplifting43.74-20.00%
Other crime11.660.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.23-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.08-44.44%
Other theft22.08100.00%
Public order10.83-80.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.46-10.00%
Shoplifting63.74-25.00%
Public order52.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.08-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.25-33.33%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Other theft10.83-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.1942.86%
Shoplifting84.150.00%
Public order53.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.080.00%
Bicycle theft31.660.00%
Other theft31.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.910.00%
Other theft41.660.00%
Public order41.660.00%
Bicycle theft31.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
March 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20244
June 202411
May 202410
April 20248
March 20245
February 202418
January 202412
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bradford Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gresley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Potter Mews
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wryneck Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Turner Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bardsley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barton Boulevard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1