Burglary Rates in Old Heath and The Hythe

Colchester, East of England, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

2.36 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,710

96.2 per 1,000 residents

30% below the UK average12% below the East of England regional average

How does Old Heath and The Hythe rank?

Within Colchester

11 of 17 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

43th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Aug 25

Sept 25

Oct 25

Nov 25

Dec 25

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Feb 26

Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

757

44%

Other Crime

363

21%

Anti-social Behaviour

180

11%

Shoplifting

169

10%

Vehicle Crime

133

Drug Offences

Burglary

Robbery

Theft from Person

Property mix in Old Heath and The Hythe

Source: Census 2021 · 7,553 households

Detached 13%Semi-detached 32%Terraced 31%Flats 24%

The most common property type in Old Heath and The Hythe is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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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 2025-04 to 2026-03.