CO4 9YR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO4 9YR

CO4 9YR, Colchester has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.72 per 1,000 population. This CO4 9YR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO4 postcode area, which has experienced 361 crimes and a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO4 9YR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO4 9YR, encompassing approximately 1834 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

CO4 9YR Crime Hotspots

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

  • De Grey Road with total crimes: 8
  • Matchett Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Titus Way with total crimes: 1

CO4 9YR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.72-30.77%
Other theft24.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Public order11.090.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.901200.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.09300.00%
Other crime22.180.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.090.00%
Burglary21.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-50.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.2775.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.000.00%
Other crime22.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.91-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour12.18-66.67%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.81225.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.09200.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order910.90800.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.9133.33%
Shoplifting22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.82-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.54-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.36100.00%
Other theft11.09-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.450.00%
Other theft55.450.00%
Public order22.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202413
June 202413
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 202413
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20239
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. De Grey Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Matchett Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Titus Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Jovian Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hale Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Vitllus Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Domitian Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lilian Impey Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1