Total Crime Rate
27.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barn Hall Avenue area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Berechurch , and the 145th 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 Barn Hall Avenue (CO2 8TD) in the last 12 months was 27.2 per 1,000 residents and was 69.4% lower than the Berechurch average (88.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Barn Hall Avenue (CO2 8TD), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 78 crimes here, including 26 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 | Burglary | Belmont Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Supermarket | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | D'Arcy Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Belmont Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Belmont Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Old Heath Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Smiths Field | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Smiths Field | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Smiths Field | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Smiths Field | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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