WESTLAKE CRESCENT, CO7 9RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO7 9RZ

WESTLAKE CRESCENT, CO7 9RZ, Colchester has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.90 per 1,000 population. This CO7 9RZ 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 9RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO7 9RZ, encompassing approximately 1796 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CO7 9RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dixon Way with total crimes: 3
  • Cracknell Close with total crimes: 2
  • Rosabelle Avenue with total crimes: 1

WESTLAKE CRESCENT, CO7 9RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.90-20.00%
Burglary22.23-33.33%
Other theft11.110.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences55.01400.00%
Burglary32.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.67100.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.56-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.23-20.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.900.00%
Other crime12.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

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 offences55.01400.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.780.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

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 crime11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.7866.67%

In October 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 offences32.23-40.00%
Public order11.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.340.00%
Possession of weapons12.780.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
January 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
August 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 9RZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dixon Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Cracknell Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Rosabelle Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cap Pillar Close
    Total1
    Burglary1