CO7 9BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO7 9BX

CO7 9BX, Colchester has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population. This CO7 9BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO7 postcode area, which has experienced 151 crimes and a crime rate of 4.36 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO7 9BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO7 9BX, encompassing approximately 1661 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO7 9BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • St John'S Road with total crimes: 3
  • Old Ferry Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rebow Road with total crimes: 1

CO7 9BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft37.220.00%
Burglary21.810.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.81-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.600.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.41100.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.61100.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.60-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences22.41-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.82150.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.810.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.410.00%
Burglary11.810.00%

In August 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 offences34.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20233

A total of 3 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CO7 9BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St John'S Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Old Ferry Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Rebow Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Anchor Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blithe Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Wivenhoe (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Merediths Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Rowhedge Ferry Road
    Total1
    Burglary1