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Colchester crime rate

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Overview of Colchester crime rate

Colchester, with a medium crime designation, ranks 10th among 25 similar jurisdictions for its crime rate. In 2023, the area reported 18,646 incidents of crime among a population of 192,715, resulting in a crime rate of 96.75 per 1,000 people, reflecting a substantial decrease of 12.08% from the previous year.

The primary crime categories in Colchester are Violence and sexual offences (44.0%), Anti-social behaviour (8.7%), and Public order (8.1%), with the least common being Possession of weapons (1.0%), Robbery (0.9%), and Theft from the person (0.6%).

Colchester is segmented into 17 wards, with Castle (Colchester) (363.4), Greenstead (150.7), and Mile End (Colchester) (116.0) experiencing the highest crime rates. The most peaceful wards are Lexden and Braiswick (48.4), Prettygate (48.3), and Mersea and Pyefleet (43.1).

Examining Colchester’s postcode districts, CO1 (242.6), CO4 (100.2), and CO2 (98.5) have the highest crime rates, while CO7 (46.1), CO8 (41.5), and CO6 (40.9) are the safest.

Colchester experienced an increase in Anti-social behaviour, Drugs, Vehicle crime, and Violence and sexual offences in recent years, with a notable rise in Anti-social behaviour in 2020. However, there was a significant decrease in Anti-social behaviour, alongside drops in Burglary, Criminal damage and arson, Other theft, Public order, and Shoplifting, showing a multifaceted trend in crime rates.

Colchester crime incidents by crime type

A total of 18646 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 8196 (44.0)%
Anti-social behaviour – 1619 (8.7)%
Public order – 1515 (8.1)%
Criminal damage and arson – 1503 (8.1)%
Other theft – 1332 (7.1)%
Shoplifting – 1140 (6.1)%
Vehicle crime – 969 (5.2)%
Burglary – 669 (3.6)%
Drugs – 480 (2.6)%
Bicycle theft – 407 (2.2)%
Other crime – 353 (1.9)%
Possession of weapons – 178 (1.0)%
Robbery – 172 (0.9)%
Theft from the person – 113 (0.6)%

How does Colchester compare against nearby areas ?

Colchester ranks 10th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

List of nearby boroughs/local administrative districts from high crime rate to low (2023):

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Crime rates in Colchester wards

There are 17 wards within Colchester. Castle (Colchester), Greenstead, Mile End (Colchester) has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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List of all 17 wards from high crime rate to low.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Colchester

There are 10 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Colchester. Highest crime rates in CO1, CO4, CO2 .

CO1 – 242.6
CO4 – 100.2
CO2 – 98.5
CO3 – 76.0
CO10 – 63.1

CM9 – 60.3
CO5 – 53.1
CO7 – 46.1
CO8 – 41.5
CO6 – 40.9

Postcode districts in Colchester

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Stevenage crime rate

Overview of Stevenage crime rate

Stevenage’s crime severity is rated as medium, placing it 9th in a comparison with 25 neighboring boroughs in terms of crime rates. In the year 2023, the area reported 9,380 criminal incidents, against a backdrop of 89,495 residents, translating to a crime rate of 104.81 per 1,000 inhabitants. This rate indicates an 8.42% reduction from the year prior.

Prevalent crime categories in Stevenage encompass Violence and sexual offences (31.7%), Anti-social behaviour (23.4%), and Other theft (8.1%). The least frequent crimes included Theft from the person (0.9%), Possession of weapons (0.8%), and Robbery (0.4%).

In Stevenage, which is divided into 13 wards, the highest crime rates were recorded in Bedwell (273.9), Roebuck (169.0), and Old Town (131.2), while the safest areas were St Nicholas (62.2), Longmeadow (55.8), and Manor (46.5).

Reviewing the postcode districts within or overlapping Stevenage, SG1 (120.4), SG2 (72.3), and SG5 (69.7) witnessed higher crime rates, whereas the safer districts were SG5 (69.7), SG7 (65.3), and SG4 (43.8).

In Stevenage, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 5.07% in 2020, Other theft by 1.97% in 2022, and Vehicle crime by 3.52% in 2021. However, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 3.66% in 2021, 3.29% in 2022, and 1.53% in 2023, Bicycle theft by 1.66% in 2021, Shoplifting by 4.42% in 2020, Vehicle crime by 2.75% in 2023, and Violence and sexual offences by 4.1% in 2023.

Stevenage crime incidents by crime type

A total of 9380 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 2978 (31.7)%
Anti-social behaviour – 2199 (23.4)%
Other theft – 763 (8.1)%
Shoplifting – 728 (7.8)%
Criminal damage and arson – 723 (7.7)%
Public order – 515 (5.5)%
Vehicle crime – 462 (4.9)%
Drugs – 288 (3.1)%
Burglary – 221 (2.4)%
Bicycle theft – 154 (1.6)%
Other crime – 147 (1.6)%
Theft from the person – 85 (0.9)%
Possession of weapons – 76 (0.8)%
Robbery – 41 (0.4)%

How does Stevenage compare against nearby areas ?

Stevenage ranks 9th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

List of nearby boroughs/local administrative districts from high crime rate to low (2023):

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Crime rates in Stevenage wards

There are 13 wards within Stevenage. Bedwell, Roebuck, Old Town (Stevenage) has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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List of all 13 wards from high crime rate to low.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Stevenage

There are 5 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Stevenage. Highest crime rates in SG1, SG2, SG5 .

SG1 – 120.4
SG2 – 72.3

SG5 – 69.7
SG7 – 65.3
SG4 – 43.8

Postcode districts in Stevenage