Total Crime Rate
25.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Neots Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Greenstead , and the 126th 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 St Neots Close (CO4 0PL) in the last 12 months was 25.2 per 1,000 residents and was 81.9% lower than the Greenstead average (139.1 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Neots Close (CO4 0PL), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Greenstead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Brinkley Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Churnwood Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hazelton Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | St Luke'S Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | St Luke'S Close | Under investigation |
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