CO4 5WZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5WZ

CO4 5WZ, Colchester has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.44 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5WZ 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 5WZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5WZ, encompassing approximately 2477 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 5WZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Venture Chase with total crimes: 3
  • Eden Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Cavell Avenue with total crimes: 1

CO4 5WZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.44600.00%
Burglary12.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.40-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6540.00%
Public order12.830.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.23150.00%
Shoplifting12.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.83-33.33%
Public order20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.21-50.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.44-60.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.040.00%
Drugs11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Venture Chase
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Eden Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cavell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Flame Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Citius Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thomas Wakley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Springham Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Valens Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1