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Burglary Rates in St Anne's and St John's

Colchester, East of England, England

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

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St Anne's and St John's recorded 42 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

42

3.46 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

900

74.0 per 1,000 residents

2% above the UK average29% above the East of England regional average

How does St Anne's and St John's rank?

Within Colchester

4 of 17 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

65th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
3
3
3
1
8
6
3
4
9
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
402
45%
Other Crime
208
23%
Shoplifting
81
9%
Vehicle Crime
78
9%
Anti-social Behaviour
62
7%
Burglary
42
5%
Drug Offences
22
2%
Robbery
5
1%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in St Anne's and St John's

Source: Census 2021 · 5,100 households

Detached 31%Semi-detached 40%Terraced 15%Flats 13%

The most common property type in St Anne's and St John's is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for St Anne's and St John's homeowners

Most homes in St Anne's and St John's are semi-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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