BARNCROFT CLOSE, CO4 9SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 9SF

BARNCROFT CLOSE, CO4 9SF, Colchester has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.68 per 1,000 population. This CO4 9SF 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 9SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 9SF, encompassing approximately 1492 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO4 9SF area, explore the CO4 9SF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO4 9SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Victoria Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Highwoods Square with total crimes: 1

BARNCROFT CLOSE, CO4 9SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.680.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-33.33%
Public order11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.36-57.14%
Other theft22.01-33.33%
Shoplifting21.34-50.00%
Public order11.34-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.0675.00%
Shoplifting44.690.00%
Other theft32.68200.00%
Public order32.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.010.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.02100.00%
Vehicle crime12.680.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.710.00%
Other theft32.01-25.00%
Public order22.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft47.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.68-20.00%
Shoplifting22.68-66.67%
Public order11.340.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.7220.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.02150.00%
Other theft23.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Public order10.67-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting512.06-28.57%
Public order43.35-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.68-33.33%
Other theft21.340.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.39-30.00%
Public order64.69-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences34.02-70.00%
Burglary12.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.44233.33%
Shoplifting106.700.00%
Public order76.70250.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.690.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.010.00%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.340.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO4 9SF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Highwoods Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1