Total Crime Rate
207.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Turkey Cock Cottages area has the 5th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Lexden and Braiswick , and the 52nd highest crime rate of 615 local areas in Colchester .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Turkey Cock Cottages (CO3 5LX) in the last 12 months was 207.6 per 1,000 residents and was 309.4% higher than the Lexden and Braiswick average (50.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -55.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 75.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 4.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 19.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Turkey Cock Cottages (CO3 5LX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near B1408, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Turkey Cock Lane (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Lexden and Braiswick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | B1408 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bellingham Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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