Crime Rates at Chapel Street South, Colchester, CO2 7AX

Chapel Street South area has the 17th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in New Town and Christ Church , and the 134th highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .

Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.

The overall crime rate in the area around Chapel Street South (CO2 7AX) in the last 12 months was 117.7 per 1,000 residents and was 10.8% higher than the New Town and Christ Church average (106.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 27 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 30 (≈ 67.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 32.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chapel Street South (CO2 7AX), the main crime hotspot is near Police Station. Police recorded 216 crimes here, including 136 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.