BRAITHWAITE DRIVE, CO4 5XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 5XG

BRAITHWAITE DRIVE, CO4 5XG, Colchester has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.36 per 1,000 population. This CO4 5XG 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 5XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 5XG, encompassing approximately 2928 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

CO4 5XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Claremont Heights with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

BRAITHWAITE DRIVE, CO4 5XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.3675.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.170.00%
Shoplifting62.39-25.00%
Drugs32.05-25.00%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.719.09%
Shoplifting84.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.73600.00%
Public order52.39400.00%
Drugs41.71300.00%
Vehicle crime31.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.02-33.33%
Other theft20.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime63.76200.00%
Other theft62.050.00%
Shoplifting42.05-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Bicycle theft31.020.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.7115.79%
Other theft67.51100.00%
Public order52.05150.00%
Shoplifting51.71-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.71-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.4418.75%
Anti-social behaviour96.4980.00%
Shoplifting83.07100.00%
Other theft32.73-62.50%
Drugs31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.97-20.00%
Other theft85.46166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.730.00%
Shoplifting41.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.37-66.67%
Robbery10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.34-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.75-31.03%
Public order76.8375.00%
Shoplifting62.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.05150.00%
Other theft31.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.4181.25%
Shoplifting99.90125.00%
Public order43.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Other theft20.68-80.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.97128.57%
Other theft105.46150.00%
Shoplifting43.41-20.00%
Drugs21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.22-58.82%
Shoplifting52.39-16.67%
Other theft41.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-33.33%
Public order20.68-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.020.00%
Shoplifting65.800.00%
Public order52.050.00%
Other theft31.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 202411
June 202422
May 202419
April 202416
March 202420
February 202429
January 202416
December 20237
November 202317

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Claremont Heights
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Poplar Hall Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rowan Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Bradford Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gresley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Potter Mews
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Groves Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hugh Dickson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bloyes Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Clarendon Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Bardsley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Knevett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stevens Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Barton Boulevard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1