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Burglary Rates in Wivenhoe

Colchester, East of England, England

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

Burglaries (12 months)

26

2.05 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,126

89.0 per 1,000 residents

39% below the UK average24% below the East of England regional average

How does Wivenhoe rank?

Within Colchester

15 of 17 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

35th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

1
1
2
2
5
3
1
1
3
5
2
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
438
39%
Other Crime
307
27%
Shoplifting
147
13%
Vehicle Crime
75
7%
Anti-social Behaviour
69
6%
Drug Offences
45
4%
Burglary
26
2%
Robbery
15
1%
Theft from Person
4
0%

Property mix in Wivenhoe

Source: Census 2021 · 4,681 households

Detached 27%Semi-detached 35%Terraced 14%Flats 23%

The most common property type in Wivenhoe 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.