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Burglary Rates in Mile End

Colchester, East of England, England

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

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Mile End recorded 39 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 29% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

39

2.41 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,893

116.9 per 1,000 residents

29% below the UK average10% below the East of England regional average

How does Mile End rank?

Within Colchester

10 of 17 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

44th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
2
2
4
2
7
3
7
3
4
3
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
887
47%
Other Crime
522
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
197
10%
Shoplifting
112
6%
Vehicle Crime
83
4%
Burglary
39
2%
Drug Offences
26
1%
Robbery
17
1%
Theft from Person
10
1%

Property mix in Mile End

Source: Census 2021 · 6,464 households

Detached 27%Semi-detached 27%Terraced 21%Flats 25%

The most common property type in Mile End is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Mile End homeowners

Most homes in Mile End 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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