Total Crime Rate
39.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fowler Road area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Berechurch , and the 237th 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 Fowler Road (CO2 9FF) in the last 12 months was 39.6 per 1,000 residents and was 55.5% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 26.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fowler Road (CO2 9FF), the main crime hotspot is near Wall Mews. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 25 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 | Henry Everett Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Henry Everett Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Foundation Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Travers Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wall Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Wall Mews | Under investigation |
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