Crime Rates at Brisbane Way, Colchester, CO2 8UG

Brisbane Way area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Berechurch , and the 194th lowest 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 Brisbane Way (CO2 8UG) in the last 12 months was 34.7 per 1,000 residents and was 63.7% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 25.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Brisbane Way (CO2 8UG), the main crime hotspot is near Stansted Road. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.