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Burglary Rates in Prettygate

Colchester, East of England, England

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

Burglaries (12 months)

36

3.08 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

609

52.1 per 1,000 residents

9% below the UK average15% above the East of England regional average

How does Prettygate rank?

Within Colchester

6 of 17 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

59th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

4
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
6
4
3
3
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual
287
47%
Other Crime
144
24%
Vehicle Crime
58
10%
Burglary
36
6%
Anti-social Behaviour
36
6%
Shoplifting
36
6%
Robbery
5
1%
Theft from Person
4
1%
Drug Offences
3
0%

Property mix in Prettygate

Source: Census 2021 · 4,842 households

Detached 44%Semi-detached 39%Terraced 8%Flats 9%

The most common property type in Prettygate is 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.