Crime Rates at London Road, Marks Tey, Colchester, CO6 1EX

London Road area has the 12th highest crime rate of 94 local areas in Lexden and Braiswick , and the 140th highest crime rate of 619 local areas in Colchester .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around London Road (CO6 1EX) in the last 12 months was 119.5 per 1,000 residents and was 147.6% higher than the Lexden and Braiswick average (48.3 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -10.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 64.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 4.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around London Road (CO6 1EX), the main crime hotspot is near Dobbies Lane. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.