Essex
Covering wards: Castle, Lexden and Braiswick, Marks Tey and Layer, New Town and Christ Church, Prettygate, Shrub End, Stanway
Thinking about moving to Colchester CO3? Police recorded 96 crimes here in April 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Colchester CO3 recorded 96 crimes in April 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 41 incidents. This is below the national average, making it relatively safe compared to similar areas. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In April 2026, the top crime types in Colchester CO3 were: Violence & sexual offences (41), Anti-social behaviour (26), and Public order (7). These accounted for 77% of all recorded crime in the area.
Colchester CO3 is below the national average for total recorded crime. This suggests the area has lower crime levels than most comparable neighbourhoods across the UK.
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