Total Crime Rate
10.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodfield End area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Marks Tey and Layer , and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodfield End (CO2 0LL) in the last 12 months was 10.1 per 1,000 residents and was 84.9% lower than the Marks Tey and Layer average (67.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 36.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodfield End (CO2 0LL), the main crime hotspot is near Rye Lane. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Marks Tey and Layer| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hawfinch Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wood Field End | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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