Essex Police

Colchester Town East

Street-level crime statistics for Colchester Town East based on official UK Police data. Updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 6,143 crimes
5 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

6,143 Crimes (last 12 months)
31.2% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑18.1% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 6,143 total crimes recorded in Colchester Town East

Violent Crime
2,853 46.4%
Shoplifting
544 8.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
527 8.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
497 8.1%
Public Order
394 6.4%
Other Theft
344 5.6%
Vehicle Crime
317 5.2%
Burglary
156 2.5%
Drugs
147 2.4%
Other Crime
120 2%
Bicycle Theft
106 1.7%
Possession of Weapons
61 1%
Robbery
49 0.8%
Theft from Person
28 0.5%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Colchester Town East — last 12 months

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.