Total Crime Rate
11.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Empire Walk area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Alresford & Elmstead , and the 29th lowest 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 Empire Walk (CO7 8FQ) in the last 12 months was 11.2 per 1,000 residents and was 74.1% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 170.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Empire Walk (CO7 8FQ), the main crime hotspot is near Woodford Walk. Police recorded 8 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 | Drugs | Rubens Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Rubens Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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