Essex
Covering wards: Old Heath and The Hythe, Shrub End, Marks Tey and Layer, Greenstead, Castle, Stanway, Berechurch, New Town and Christ Church
Thinking about moving to Colchester CO2? Police recorded 207 crimes here in February 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Colchester CO2 recorded 207 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 94 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In February 2026, the top crime types in Colchester CO2 were: Violence & sexual offences (94), Vehicle crime (24), and Public order (15). These accounted for 64% of all recorded crime in the area.
Colchester CO2 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.
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