Crime Statistics for Colchester
Number of Crimes
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 176458. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 1775 in 2020-06. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 896 in 2010-12. There is a 98% (879) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 1444 |
| 2022-05 | 1503 |
| 2022-04 | 1339 |
| 2022-03 | 1438 |
| 2022-02 | 1233 |
| 2022-01 | 1407 |
| 2021-12 | 1301 |
| 2021-11 | 1455 |
Number of Reported Bicycle theft Crimes
A person commits bicycle theft if, without consent of the owner or other lawful authority, they take a pedal cycle for their own or another's use, or ride a pedal cycle knowing it to have been taken without such authority.
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 2261. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 41 in 2014-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 5 in 2022-01. There is a 720% (36) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Bike theft(s) |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 11 |
| 2022-05 | 17 |
| 2022-04 | 26 |
| 2022-03 | 15 |
| 2022-02 | 10 |
| 2022-01 | 5 |
| 2021-12 | 9 |
| 2021-11 | 14 |
Number of Reported Burglarys per Year
Burglary is the act of entering another's premises without authorization in order to commit a crime, such as theft.
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 10889. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 135 in 2013-11. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 28 in 2020-11. There is a 382% (107) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Burglary(s) |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 35 |
| 2022-05 | 46 |
| 2022-04 | 61 |
| 2022-03 | 56 |
| 2022-02 | 44 |
| 2022-01 | 55 |
| 2021-12 | 44 |
| 2021-11 | 44 |
Number of Reported Criminal Damage and Arson Crimes per Year
Property damage is damage or destruction of real or tangible personal property, caused by negligence, willful destruction, or act of nature.
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 15216. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 161 in 2019-08. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 78 in 2016-12. There is a 106% (83) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 118 |
| 2022-05 | 141 |
| 2022-04 | 128 |
| 2022-03 | 128 |
| 2022-02 | 113 |
| 2022-01 | 132 |
| 2021-12 | 120 |
| 2021-11 | 133 |
Number of Reported Drug Related Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 3846. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 110 in 2020-04. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 7 in 2016-06. There is a 1471% (103) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 37 |
| 2022-05 | 45 |
| 2022-04 | 23 |
| 2022-03 | 25 |
| 2022-02 | 35 |
| 2022-01 | 34 |
| 2021-12 | 37 |
| 2021-11 | 62 |
Number of Reported Other Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 5507. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 364 in 2011-08. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 2 in 2013-06. There is a 18100% (362) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 27 |
| 2022-05 | 24 |
| 2022-04 | 27 |
| 2022-03 | 31 |
| 2022-02 | 19 |
| 2022-01 | 33 |
| 2021-12 | 20 |
| 2021-11 | 39 |
Number of Reported Other Thefts per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 12271. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 166 in 2012-03. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 45 in 2020-05. There is a 268% (121) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 102 |
| 2022-05 | 110 |
| 2022-04 | 71 |
| 2022-03 | 77 |
| 2022-02 | 80 |
| 2022-01 | 100 |
| 2021-12 | 70 |
| 2021-11 | 99 |
Number of Reported Possession of Weapons per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 744. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 20 in 2018-10. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2013-06. There is a 1900% (19) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 6 |
| 2022-05 | 6 |
| 2022-04 | 10 |
| 2022-03 | 8 |
| 2022-02 | 4 |
| 2022-01 | 17 |
| 2021-12 | 9 |
| 2021-11 | 6 |
Number of Reported Public Disorder and Weapons per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2013 was 416. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 32 in 2011-09. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 11 in 2012-12. There is a 190% (21) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2013-04 | 23 |
| 2013-03 | 25 |
| 2013-02 | 19 |
| 2013-01 | 18 |
| 2012-12 | 11 |
| 2012-11 | 13 |
| 2012-10 | 17 |
| 2012-09 | 27 |
Number of Reported Public Order Crimes per Year
Crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 9273. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 189 in 2021-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 16 in 2015-04. There is a 1081% (173) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 105 |
| 2022-05 | 137 |
| 2022-04 | 115 |
| 2022-03 | 130 |
| 2022-02 | 103 |
| 2022-01 | 129 |
| 2021-12 | 113 |
| 2021-11 | 154 |
Number of Reported Robbery Crimes per Year
Crime which involves acts that interfere with the operations of society and the ability of people to function efficiently
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 867. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 15 in 2018-11. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 1 in 2011-12. There is a 1400% (14) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 8 |
| 2022-05 | 7 |
| 2022-04 | 5 |
| 2022-03 | 6 |
| 2022-02 | 4 |
| 2022-01 | 8 |
| 2021-12 | 4 |
| 2021-11 | 4 |
Number of Reported Shoplifting Crimes per Year
Shoplifting is the theft of goods from an open retail establishment, typically by concealing a store item on one's person, in pockets, under clothes, or in a bag, and leaving the store without paying.
The total number of Crimes between 2011-2022 was 7263. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 117 in 2018-05. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 23 in 2021-02. There is a 408% (94) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 48 |
| 2022-05 | 36 |
| 2022-04 | 34 |
| 2022-03 | 52 |
| 2022-02 | 45 |
| 2022-01 | 61 |
| 2021-12 | 61 |
| 2021-11 | 61 |
Number of Reported Theft of a Person per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 711. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 18 in 2013-08. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 2 in 2014-12. There is a 800% (16) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 2 |
| 2022-05 | 2 |
| 2022-04 | 2 |
| 2022-03 | 8 |
| 2022-02 | 4 |
| 2022-01 | 7 |
| 2021-12 | 8 |
| 2021-11 | 4 |
Number of Reported Vehicle Crimes per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2022 was 8864. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 109 in 2019-10. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 32 in 2020-11. There is a 240% (77) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 51 |
| 2022-05 | 74 |
| 2022-04 | 56 |
| 2022-03 | 48 |
| 2022-02 | 45 |
| 2022-01 | 82 |
| 2021-12 | 46 |
| 2021-11 | 57 |
Number of Reported Violence and Sexual Offences per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2013-2022 was 45577. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 749 in 2021-07. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 162 in 2014-02. There is a 362% (587) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2022-06 | 676 |
| 2022-05 | 650 |
| 2022-04 | 595 |
| 2022-03 | 666 |
| 2022-02 | 586 |
| 2022-01 | 595 |
| 2021-12 | 611 |
| 2021-11 | 607 |
Number of Reported Violent Offences per Year
The total number of Crimes between 2010-2013 was 4277. The year with the highest number of Crimes was 179 in 2012-01. The year with the lowest number of Crimes was 100 in 2011-02. There is a 79% (79) reduction between the highest year and the lowest year.
| Year | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 2013-04 | 161 |
| 2013-03 | 140 |
| 2013-02 | 127 |
| 2013-01 | 130 |
| 2012-12 | 153 |
| 2012-11 | 141 |
| 2012-10 | 175 |
| 2012-09 | 172 |
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