Colchester Crime Data, Postcodes, Wards, Map

✅ Facts Checked By Data Team - Article By Emma Ceplinskas & Reviewed By Zeynep Topcu

Find information about Colchester crimes, houses for sale, postcodes, wards, and census data. View details on crime trends and property sale prices in different neighbourhoods in the district.

Find below the complete list of active postcodes in Colchester, and use our interactive map to locate all wards in the district and the top reported crime locations.

Summary

  1. Colchester is a local authority district in Essex County in England, UK. The district consists of 17 wards.
  2. The district has 5208 active postcodes and has a population of 173057.
  3. There are 71632 residential and business properties in the district.
  4. Most crimes in Colchester occur near Supermarket, with 55 crimes reported in Feb 2024.
  5. In Feb 2024, the top reported crime in the Colchester district was violence and sexual offences.
  6. Explore the chart highlighting the top crime types reported in Colchester.
  7. Get insights into the top reported crime locations in the chart below.
  8. Stay informed about latest crime trends in Colchester and ensure personal safety and security in your neighbourhood.
  9. View the Colchester houses for sale page to get insights into property market trends in Colchester.

Population

173057

Households

71632

Wards

17

Postcodes

5208

Total Crimes
(Apr 2022 - Feb 2024)

26083

Crimes per 10000 Population

787

Map of Colchester District - Top 100 Crime Locations

Colchester Houses For Sale Statistics

Are you looking to relocate to Colchester?

  1. Visit the Colchester houses for sale statistics page.
  2. Get an understanding of the real estate price trends in the district.
  3. Get detailed insights and make informed decisions about your living in Colchester.

Crime Statistics of Colchester District

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Top Crime Types Reported In Colchester [Feb 2024]

Top Crime Locations In Colchester [Feb 2024]

Number of Crimes Reported in a Year

List of All Postcodes in Colchester District

Showing 1 - 50 out of 5208 active Postcodes in Colchester

   

Browse by Wards in Colchester District

Berechurch Castle Greenstead Highwoods Lexden and Braiswick Marks Tey and Layer Mersea and Pyefleet Mile End New Town and Christ Church Old Heath and The Hythe Prettygate Rural North St Anne's and St John's Shrub End Stanway Tiptree Wivenhoe

FAQs about Colchester District

Crimes per 10,000 people in Colchester district is 787.

As per the crime report in Feb 2024, 787 crimes were reported in Colchester per 10,000 population, which is considered low in the UK. Also, the total number of crimes recorded in the month was 26083, which signifies that Colchester is a safe place to live in the UK.

Most crimes in Colchester have occurred near Supermarket, Petrol Station, Police Station, etc. It's better to avoid these areas or maintain proper safety while planning your stay around these locations. Use our map to view the exact crime spot.

The top crimes reported in Colchester were violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, etc. View the crime chart for more details about the most reported crime types.

The best places to buy/rent houses in Colchester district are Boyles Court, North Station Road, Middle Mill, etc. In these areas, least crimes have been reported, thereby providing maximum safety. View the Colchester houses for sale statistics to find the property sales price in the district.

The total population of Colchester is 173057.

There are 17 wards in Colchester district.

There are 5208 active postcodes in Colchester district.

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