Crime Rates at Swallowdale, Colchester, CO2 8BD

Swallowdale area has the 27th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Berechurch , and the 228th highest crime rate of 619 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 Swallowdale (CO2 8BD) in the last 12 months was 77.1 per 1,000 residents and was 19.2% lower than the Berechurch average (95.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 53.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 81.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Swallowdale (CO2 8BD), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 83 crimes here, including 34 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.