CO7 9WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CO7 9WS

CO7 9WS, Colchester has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.83 per 1,000 population. This CO7 9WS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CO7 postcode area, which has experienced 156 crimes and a crime rate of 4.50 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CO7 9WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CO7 9WS, encompassing approximately 1059 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

CO7 9WS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alma Street with total crimes: 1
  • St John'S Road with total crimes: 1
  • Blithe Court with total crimes: 1

CO7 9WS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.830.00%
Public order10.94-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft25.660.00%
Public order21.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.890.00%

In June 2024, 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 order12.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

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 arson22.83100.00%
Burglary11.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.94-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.830.00%
Bicycle theft11.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

In November 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 6 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alma Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 2. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Blithe Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1