Crime Rates at Blacksmith Lane, Colchester, CO2 7NQ

Blacksmith Lane area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in New Town and Christ Church , and the 184th lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .

At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Blacksmith Lane (CO2 7NQ) in the last 12 months was 33.0 per 1,000 residents and was 68.9% lower 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 15.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Blacksmith Lane (CO2 7NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Goojerat Road. Police recorded 47 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.