CHURCHFIELDS, CO5 8QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO5 8QN

CHURCHFIELDS, CO5 8QN, Colchester has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.99 per 1,000 population. This CO5 8QN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO5 postcode area, which has experienced 152 crimes and a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO5 8QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO5 8QN, encompassing approximately 1755 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO5 8QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • High Street North with total crimes: 2
  • Digby Mews with total crimes: 1

CHURCHFIELDS, CO5 8QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9925.00%
Shoplifting12.850.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.14-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

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 offences54.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.850.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.13-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Bicycle theft11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In January 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 offences56.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.56300.00%
Other theft12.280.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.57-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.28-40.00%
Public order21.710.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.840.00%
Burglary32.850.00%
Other theft31.710.00%
Shoplifting11.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
July 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
July 20233

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
August 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Street North
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Digby Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grays Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rosebank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1