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Burglary Rates in Lexden and Braiswick

Colchester, East of England, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Lexden and Braiswick recorded 40 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 23% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

40

2.62 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

791

51.8 per 1,000 residents

23% below the UK average2% below the East of England regional average

How does Lexden and Braiswick rank?

Within Colchester

8 of 17 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

49th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

3
4
7
4
3
3
5
4
2
3
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
364
46%
Other Crime
196
25%
Vehicle Crime
62
8%
Anti-social Behaviour
62
8%
Shoplifting
43
5%
Burglary
40
5%
Drug Offences
13
2%
Robbery
7
1%
Theft from Person
4
1%

Property mix in Lexden and Braiswick

Source: Census 2021 · 6,345 households

Detached 47%Semi-detached 25%Terraced 12%Flats 16%

The most common property type in Lexden and Braiswick is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Lexden and Braiswick homeowners

Most homes in Lexden and Braiswick are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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