YORICK AVENUE, CO5 8HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO5 8HZ

YORICK AVENUE, CO5 8HZ, Colchester has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.84 per 1,000 population. This CO5 8HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO5 postcode area, which has experienced 94 crimes and a crime rate of 3.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO5 8HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO5 8HZ, encompassing approximately 1825 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO5 8HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mersea Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Queen Anne Road with total crimes: 1
  • Broomhills Road with total crimes: 1

YORICK AVENUE, CO5 8HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.84-50.00%
Shoplifting21.64100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.480.00%
Public order13.290.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.29100.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Shoplifting10.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.64-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.74100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.38200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.64-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.64-66.67%
Public order10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.12-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.7450.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Public order11.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.67133.33%
Public order23.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.84-25.00%
Public order11.64-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.93100.00%
Public order22.190.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.64100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.290.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.190.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
November 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO5 8HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mersea Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Queen Anne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Broomhills Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Reymead Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1