What is the crime rate in CO2?

As of February 2026, CO2 has a crime rate of 9.03 per 1,000 residents, based on 375 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in CO2?

The most common crime type in CO2 is Violence and sexual offences with 171 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 45.6% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in CO2?

As of February 2026, CO2 has a crime rate of 9.03 per 1,000 residents, based on 375 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in CO2?

The most common crime type in CO2 is Violence and sexual offences with 171 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 45.6% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

CO2 Crime Intelligence Report

CO2 recorded 375 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 9.03 per 1,000 residents. Crime has increased by 9.0% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 50.0% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

375

trending_up +9.0% vs last month

Crime Rate

9.03per 1k

Moderate

Active Postcodes

1,144

Within CO2 district

Colchester

41,530

Estimated population

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Police Station Map	total: 27 Violence and sexual offences: 16 Drugs: 3	27
Berechurch Hall Road Map	total: 13 Violence and sexual offences: 6 Vehicle crime: 5	13
Supermarket Map	total: 12 Shoplifting: 8 Public order: 2	12
Winchester Road Map	total: 11 Violence and sexual offences: 8 Other crime: 2	11
Lisle Road Map	total: 10 Anti-social behaviour: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3	10
Artillery Barracks Folley Map	total: 10 Public order: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2	10
Albany Gardens Map	total: 8 Anti-social behaviour: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 4	8
Rimini Close Map	total: 6 Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
Heia Wharf Map	total: 6 Drugs: 3 Vehicle crime: 3	6
Iceni Way Map	total: 5 Drugs: 4 Violence and sexual offences: 1	5

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

375 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

171

45.6%

Anti-social Behaviour

9.6%

Vehicle Crime

8.5%

Public Order

6.4%

Drug Offences

6.1%

Shoplifting

4.8%

Criminal Damage & Arson

4.8%

Other Theft

4.5%

Burglary

3.5%

Other Crime

2.9%

Bicycle Theft

1.3%

Theft from Person

0.8%

Weapons Possession

0.5%

Robbery

0.5%

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