Essex
Covering wards: Berechurch, Castle, Greenstead, Marks Tey and Layer, New Town and Christ Church, Old Heath and The Hythe, Shrub End, Stanway
Thinking about moving to Colchester CO2? Police recorded 203 crimes here in April 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Colchester CO2 recorded 203 crimes in April 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 82 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 CO2 were: Violence & sexual offences (82), Anti-social behaviour (26), and Vehicle crime (18). These accounted for 62% of all recorded crime in the area.
Colchester CO2 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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