CO6 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO6 1LJ

CO6 1LJ, Colchester has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.35 per 1,000 population. This CO6 1LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO6 postcode area, which has experienced 109 crimes and a crime rate of 3.78 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO6 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO6 1LJ, encompassing approximately 417 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CO6 1LJ area, explore the CO6 1LJ 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO6 1LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

CO6 1LJ 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 offences214.35100.00%
Other crime14.780.00%
Public order12.390.00%
Drugs12.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.390.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person19.570.00%
Other theft12.39-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.390.00%
Bicycle theft12.390.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime416.7533.33%
Other theft29.57100.00%
Public order14.780.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime311.96200.00%
Other theft17.180.00%
Burglary12.390.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson211.960.00%
Vehicle crime14.78-50.00%
Shoplifting12.390.00%
Public order12.390.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime29.570.00%
Burglary14.780.00%
Other theft12.390.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.180.00%
Other theft14.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime14.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.390.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime29.57100.00%
Other theft14.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.390.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order17.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.390.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson214.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.780.00%
Public order12.390.00%
Bicycle theft12.390.00%
Drugs12.390.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft314.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.180.00%
Shoplifting14.780.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.960.00%

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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20235

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO6 1LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1