Total Crime Rate
55.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lacewing Green area has the 20th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Marks Tey and Layer , and the 303rd lowest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lacewing Green (CO3 0AG) in the last 12 months was 55.6 per 1,000 residents and was 17.1% lower than the Marks Tey and Layer average (67.0 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 25.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -43.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 400.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lacewing Green (CO3 0AG), the main crime hotspot is near Lacewing Green. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Marks Tey and Layer| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Centaury Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Butterfly Trail | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Centaury Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Butterfly Trail | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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