Based on April 2026 Police data, Colchester (CO3) recorded the lowest crime rate in Colchester, with 96 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Colchester (CO1) recorded 507 crimes in the same period — more than 5x the crime count of the safest area. The 4 postcode areas analysed in Colchester span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Colchester (CO3) is the safest area in Colchester, recording 96 crimes — 61% fewer than the average across the 4 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Colchester (CO1) recorded the most crime in Colchester in April 2026, with 507 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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