Crime Rates at Oatlands, Elmstead, Colchester, CO7 7EN

Oatlands area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Alresford & Elmstead , and the 96th lowest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .

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 Oatlands (CO7 7EN) in the last 12 months was 25.0 per 1,000 residents and was 42.3% lower than the Alresford & Elmstead average (43.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Oatlands (CO7 7EN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Theme/Adventure Park (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.