THE CROSS, CO7 9QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO7 9QG

THE CROSS, CO7 9QG, Colchester has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 population. This CO7 9QG 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 9QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO7 9QG, encompassing approximately 2503 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

CO7 9QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nelson Close with total crimes: 5
  • Croquet Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Wivenhoe Cross with total crimes: 2

THE CROSS, CO7 9QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.3920.00%
Burglary32.40-40.00%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.79400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.00150.00%
Other theft12.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime44.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.60-50.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In May 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 offences43.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.40-50.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.80-20.00%
Drugs21.600.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.590.00%
Other theft12.000.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.590.00%
Other theft12.000.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In December 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.4066.67%
Public order12.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.00-57.14%
Other theft11.200.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
November 20235
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nelson Close
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Croquet Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Wivenhoe Cross
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cracknell Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Almond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harvey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rosabelle Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cap Pillar Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Colchester Road
    Total1
    Burglary1