Crime Rates at Bullfinch Close, Colchester, CO4 3FQ

Bullfinch Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Greenstead , and the 164th lowest crime rate of 615 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 Bullfinch Close (CO4 3FQ) in the last 12 months was 30.2 per 1,000 residents and was 78.3% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bullfinch Close (CO4 3FQ), the main crime hotspot is near Heatley Way. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.