Safest Areas in Colchester
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Colchester recorded 486 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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Get My Free QuotesBurglaries (12 months)
486
3.37 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
vs UK average
-0%
burglary rate difference
Safest neighbourhoods in Colchester
Ranked by burglary rate, lowest first
1New Town and Christ Church
Wivenhoe
Old Heath and The Hythe
Highwoods
Marks Tey and Layer
Mile End
Berechurch
Lexden and Braiswick
Prettygate
Stanway
Rural North
St Anne's and St John's
Ardleigh & Little Bromley
Shrub End
Greenstead
Castle
Burglary hotspots in Colchester
Ranked by burglary rate, highest first
1Castle
Greenstead
Shrub End
Ardleigh & Little Bromley
St Anne's and St John's
Rural North
Stanway
Prettygate
Lexden and Braiswick
Berechurch
Mile End
Marks Tey and Layer
Highwoods
Old Heath and The Hythe
Wivenhoe
New Town and Christ Church
About Colchester
Population
144,345
Households
59,035
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What this means for Colchester homeowners
Wherever you live in Colchester, the same fundamentals make a home a harder target. Based on the local crime picture, 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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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.