Crime Rates at Owen Ward Close, Colchester, CO2 9DG

Owen Ward Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Shrub End , and the 154th 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 Owen Ward Close (CO2 9DG) in the last 12 months was 27.7 per 1,000 residents and was 67.4% lower than the Shrub End average (85.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Owen Ward Close (CO2 9DG), the main crime hotspot is near Redmill. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.