Total Crime Rate
21.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hall Road area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Lexden and Braiswick , and the 106th 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 Hall Road (CO6 1BN) in the last 12 months was 21.0 per 1,000 residents and was 58.5% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hall Road (CO6 1BN), 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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