Overall crime rate on Birchwood Close in Colchester near CO5 8PP is 59% lower than average overall crime rate in Colchester and 75% lower than national overall crime level. Violent crime rate is 56% lower than Colchester average and 63% lower than national average. Property crime rate is 72% lower than Colchester property crime rate and 85% lower than national average. Public order crime level is 50% lower than Colchester average and 76% lower than national average. Level of crimes connected with drugs and guns is 58% lower than Colchester average and 71% lower than national average.
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Crime Index Comparing to National Average

All CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.25
Property CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.15
Public Order CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.24
Violent CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.37
Drugs And GunsCRIME RATE INDEX0.29

Crime Index Comparing to Colchester

All CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.41
Property CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.28
Public Order CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.50
Violent CrimesCRIME RATE INDEX0.44
Drugs And GunsCRIME RATE INDEX0.42
The Crime Rate Index shows how crime levels in CO5 8PP postcode area compare to the national and city average.
Crime Rate Index 1.0 equals average, 2.0 equals double, 0.5 equals half etc.

List of Crimes Near CO5 8PP

MonthCrime TypeOutcomeLocationDistance
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Richmond Road173 yd
2023-12DrugsLocal resolutionOn or near Acorn Mews235 yd
2023-12Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Acorn Mews235 yd
2023-11Public orderInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Goings Lane531 yd
2023-11ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Parking Area476 yd
2023-11Public orderUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Rainbow Road205 yd
2023-11Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Rainbow Road205 yd
2023-11Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Oyster Close411 yd
2023-10Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Suffolk Avenue533 yd
2023-10Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Suffolk Avenue533 yd
2023-10Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Suffolk Avenue533 yd
2023-10Other theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Fairhaven Avenue402 yd
2023-10Anti-social behaviourOn or near Alexandra Avenue457 yd
2023-10Violence and sexual offencesUnder investigationOn or near Queens Corner375 yd
2023-10Criminal damage and arsonUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Fountain Court298 yd
2023-09Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Beverley Avenue370 yd
2023-09Anti-social behaviourOn or near Queen Anne Road105 yd
2023-09Public orderOffender given a cautionOn or near Windsor Road476 yd
2023-09Public orderAwaiting court outcomeOn or near Queen Anne Road105 yd
2023-09Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Beverley Avenue370 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near The Coverts429 yd
2023-08Vehicle crimeInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Mill Road511 yd
2023-08Possession of weaponsAction to be taken by another organisationOn or near Windsor Road476 yd
2023-08Other crimeUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near The Coverts429 yd
2023-08Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Garden Farm540 yd
2023-08Other crimeUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near The Coverts429 yd
2023-08Anti-social behaviourOn or near Kingsland Road414 yd
2023-07Public orderStatus update unavailableOn or near Acorn Mews235 yd
2023-07ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Parking Area476 yd
2023-07BurglaryInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Parking Area476 yd
2023-07Violence and sexual offencesFurther action is not in the public interestOn or near Garden Farm540 yd
2023-06Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Empress Avenue247 yd
2023-06Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Garden Farm540 yd
2023-06Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Kingsland Road414 yd
2023-06Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Garden Farm540 yd
2023-06Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Acorn Mews235 yd
2023-06Criminal damage and arsonInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Acorn Mews235 yd
2023-06Public orderUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Acorn Mews235 yd
2023-06Violence and sexual offencesFurther action is not in the public interestOn or near Parking Area476 yd
2023-06Violence and sexual offencesFurther action is not in the public interestOn or near Parking Area476 yd
2023-06ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Parking Area476 yd
2023-06Anti-social behaviourOn or near Parking Area476 yd
2023-06Anti-social behaviourOn or near Oyster Close411 yd
2023-05Public orderStatus update unavailableOn or near Alexandra Avenue457 yd
2023-05Anti-social behaviourOn or near Oyster Close411 yd
2023-05Anti-social behaviourOn or near Oyster Close411 yd
2023-05Anti-social behaviourOn or near Kingsland Road414 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Queen Anne Drive105 yd
2023-05Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Queens Corner375 yd
2023-05Public orderInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Parking Area476 yd
2023-05Anti-social behaviourOn or near Kingsland Road414 yd
2023-05ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Kingsland Road414 yd
2023-04Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Fountain Court298 yd
2023-04Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near B1025375 yd
2023-04Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near B1025375 yd
2023-04Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near B1025375 yd
2023-04Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Suffolk Avenue533 yd
2023-04Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Avocet Close253 yd
2023-04Other crimeFurther action is not in the public interestOn or near Queen Anne Road105 yd
2023-04Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Victoria Mews394 yd
2023-04Violence and sexual offencesFurther action is not in the public interestOn or near Queen Anne Road105 yd
2023-04Other theftUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Queen Anne Road105 yd
2023-04Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Queen Anne Road105 yd
2023-04BurglaryUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Queen Anne Road105 yd
2023-03Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Alexandra Avenue457 yd
2023-03Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Kingsland Road414 yd
2023-03ShopliftingCourt result unavailableOn or near Kingsland Road414 yd
2023-03Other theftInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Queensbury Close389 yd
2023-03Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Lea Side189 yd
2023-03DrugsLocal resolutionOn or near Alexandra Avenue457 yd
2023-03Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Queen Anne Gardens99 yd
2023-03Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Queen Anne Gardens99 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Kingsmere Close165 yd
2023-02ShopliftingCourt result unavailableOn or near Kingsland Road414 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Kingsland Road414 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesCourt result unavailableOn or near Windsor Road476 yd
2023-02Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Parking Area476 yd
2023-01Violence and sexual offencesInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near Oyster Close411 yd
2023-01Criminal damage and arsonUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Fountain Court298 yd
2023-01Violence and sexual offencesUnable to prosecute suspectOn or near Fountain Court298 yd
2023-01ShopliftingInvestigation complete; no suspect identifiedOn or near 476 yd
Crime statistics are usually delayed by 2-3 months.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence.

Crime Type (Last 12 Months)

Violence And Sexual Offences 49
Anti Social Behaviour 11
Public Order 11
Shoplifting 7
Criminal Damage And Arson 6
Other Theft 5
Burglary 4
Other Crime 4
Drugs 3
Vehicle Crime 2
Possession Of Weapons 1
Bicycle Theft 0
Robbery 0
Theft From The Person 0
Violent Crime 0
Public Disorder And Weapons 0
Sum 103

Crime Over Time in CO5 8PP and Colchester

The chart above displays the percentage distribution of crime types over the years near Birchwood Close, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8PP. It enables you to identify the most common crime in your area and track changes in crime trends over time.

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