Crime Rates at Sittang Close, Colchester, CO2 9RB

Sittang Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Shrub End , and the 171st 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 Sittang Close (CO2 9RB) in the last 12 months was 29.6 per 1,000 residents and was 65.2% 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 4 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). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Sittang Close (CO2 9RB), the main crime hotspot is near Berechurch Hall Road. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.