Ward · ColchesterUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Old Heath and The Hythe
Street-level crime hotspots for Old Heath and The Hythe ward in Colchester.
Crime Rate
73.8
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#11
of 17 wards
Risk Level
Moderate
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+43.9%
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
16 On or near Albany Gardens
Anti-social behaviour: 14 Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
8 On or near Battlesbrook Road
Violence and sexual offences: 8
3
7 On or near Supermarket
Shoplifting: 4 Public order: 3
4
6 On or near Poppy Gardens
Possession of weapons: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 2
5
5 On or near Mulberry Avenue
Violence and sexual offences: 5
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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 March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →