Essex
Covering wards: Castle, Greenstead, Mile End, New Town and Christ Church, Old Heath and The Hythe, Tiptree
Thinking about moving to Colchester CO1? Police recorded 512 crimes here in April 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Colchester CO1 recorded 512 crimes in April 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 210 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In April 2026, the top crime types in Colchester CO1 were: Violence & sexual offences (210), Shoplifting (72), and Anti-social behaviour (72). These accounted for 69% of all recorded crime in the area.
Colchester CO1 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.
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