Total Crime Rate
84.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Colchester Road area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Alresford & Elmstead , and the 148th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
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 Colchester Road (CO7 7ES) in the last 12 months was 84.8 per 1,000 residents and was 95.7% higher than the Alresford & Elmstead average (43.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 44.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 160.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Colchester Road (CO7 7ES), the main crime hotspot is near Theme/Adventure Park. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alresford & Elmstead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Flail Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Theme/Adventure Park | Awaiting court outcome |
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