Total Crime Rate
79.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025John Shell Drive area has the 37th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Greenstead , and the 223rd highest 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 John Shell Drive (CO4 9AP) in the last 12 months was 79.2 per 1,000 residents and was 43.0% 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 49.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 1.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around John Shell Drive (CO4 9AP), the main crime hotspot is near Ernest Fancy Lane. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 11 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Ernest Fancy Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crown Gate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Willow Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hendry Worthington Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Willow Close | Local resolution |
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