Ward · ColchesterUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Highwoods
Street-level crime hotspots for Highwoods ward in Colchester.
Crime Rate
46.1
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#6
of 17 wards
Risk Level
Moderate
annualised rate
3-Month Change
-27.5%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
9 On or near Princess Drive
Violence and sexual offences: 4 Other theft: 3 Public order: 1
2
8 On or near Petrol Station
Public order: 4 Shoplifting: 3 Drugs: 1
3
6 On or near Petrol Station
Other theft: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
3 On or near Regents Close
Violence and sexual offences: 2 Public order: 1
5
3 On or near Elizabeth Close
Anti-social behaviour: 3
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in April 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →