Total Crime Rate
3.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Worthington Way area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Prettygate , and the 4th 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 Worthington Way (CO3 4JZ) in the last 12 months was 3.5 per 1,000 residents and was 91.5% lower than the Prettygate average (41.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Worthington Way (CO3 4JZ), the main crime hotspot is near Christine Chase. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Prettygate| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Clara Reeve Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Christine Chase | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cherry Row | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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