Total Crime Rate
38.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Friday Wood Green area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Berechurch , and the 231st 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 Friday Wood Green (CO2 8XF) in the last 12 months was 38.8 per 1,000 residents and was 56.4% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 25.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Friday Wood Green (CO2 8XF), the main crime hotspot is near Felstead Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 11 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Wethersfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | James Gore Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lethe Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | William Harris Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Felstead Close | Under investigation |
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