Total Crime Rate
66.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Colchester Road area has the 9th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Alresford & Elmstead , and the 190th highest crime rate of 498 local areas in Tendring .
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 Colchester Road (CO7 7NS) in the last 12 months was 66.1 per 1,000 residents and was 52.6% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -23.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 40.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Colchester Road (CO7 7NS), the main crime hotspot is near Ingram'S Piece. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Aveline Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ingram'S Piece | Under investigation |
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