Ward · ColchesterUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Rural North
Street-level crime hotspots for Rural North ward in Colchester.
Crime Rate
32.9
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#3
of 17 wards
Risk Level
Low Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
-33.3%
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
4 On or near Sports/Recreation Area
Criminal damage and arson: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
1 On or near Castle Hill
Burglary: 1
3
1 On or near Chappel And Wakes Colne
Bicycle theft: 1
4
1 On or near Cooks Hill
Vehicle crime: 1
5
1 On or near Forge Street
Violence and sexual offences: 1
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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 →