Total Crime Rate
34.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lethe Grove area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Berechurch , and the 193rd 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 Lethe Grove (CO2 8RH) in the last 12 months was 34.0 per 1,000 residents and was 61.8% lower than the Berechurch average (88.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lethe Grove (CO2 8RH), the main crime hotspot is near Thomas Benold Walk. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Berechurch| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lethe Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Richard Day Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Felstead Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | William Harris Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | James Gore Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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