FIRS WALK, CO4 6BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 6BL

FIRS WALK, CO4 6BL, Colchester has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.90 per 1,000 population. This CO4 6BL 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 6BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 6BL, encompassing approximately 2416 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 6BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitmore Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 8
  • Venture Chase with total crimes: 3

FIRS WALK, CO4 6BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.35-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.6975.00%
Public order25.79-33.33%
Other theft20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.86-20.00%
Public order33.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-75.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.830.00%
Other theft64.140.00%
Vehicle crime42.480.00%
Drugs31.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

In March 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 offences107.86-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-33.33%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.1777.78%
Criminal damage and arson36.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.21-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson28.28-33.33%
Public order20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.28-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson36.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.52128.57%
Criminal damage and arson36.6250.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20246
July 202412
June 202414
May 20248
April 202410
March 202410
February 202416
January 20249
December 202320
November 202315
October 202316
September 20237

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20246
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO4 6BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whitmore Drive
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Venture Chase
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Jenner Chase
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Larch Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eden Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Willow Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Kirby Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cavell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. United Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Flame Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Citius Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thomas Wakley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1