Total Crime Rate
54.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Talavera Crescent area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Shrub End , and the 299th 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 Talavera Crescent (CO2 9FD) in the last 12 months was 54.7 per 1,000 residents and was 30.4% lower than the Shrub End average (78.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 25.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Talavera Crescent (CO2 9FD), the main crime hotspot is near Salamanca Way. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Shrub End| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Salamanca Way | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holly Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Littlefield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Layer Road | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Talavera Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Salamanca Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Salamanca Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Salamanca Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Midway Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Midway Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Midway Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Rangoon Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Eight Acre Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Rangoon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Salamanca Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lordswood Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Corunna Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lordswood Road | Under investigation |
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