Total Crime Rate
24.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Keelers Way area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Rural North , and the 122nd 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 Keelers Way (CO6 4EY) in the last 12 months was 24.8 per 1,000 residents and was 32.2% lower than the Rural North average (36.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 12.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Keelers Way (CO6 4EY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Monarch Lane, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ramparts Close (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Rural North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Malvern Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Malvern Way | Under investigation |
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