What is the crime rate in CO6?

As of February 2026, CO6 has a crime rate of 2.98 per 1,000 residents, based on 86 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in CO6?

The most common crime type in CO6 is Violence and sexual offences with 41 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 47.7% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in CO6?

As of February 2026, CO6 has a crime rate of 2.98 per 1,000 residents, based on 86 recorded offences.

What is the most common crime in CO6?

The most common crime type in CO6 is Violence and sexual offences with 41 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 47.7% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Police.uk

CO6 Crime Intelligence Report

CO6 recorded 86 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 2.98 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 10.4% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 13.1% lower.

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

Total Crimes

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Crime Rate

2.98per 1k

Low Risk

Active Postcodes

1,408

Within CO6 district

Colchester

28,864

Estimated population

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
Sulleys Hill Map	total: 8 Violence and sexual offences: 6 Criminal damage and arson: 1	8
Turner Mews Map	total: 3 Vehicle crime: 2 Burglary: 1	3
Colne Road Map	total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
Parking Area Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Geoffrey Blackwell Close Map	total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
Swan Street Map	total: 2 Burglary: 2	2
Mott'S Lane Map	total: 2 Shoplifting: 1 Vehicle crime: 1	2
Petrol Station Map	total: 2 Other theft: 1 Vehicle crime: 1	2
Supermarket Map	total: 2 Shoplifting: 2	2
Queen'S Head Road Map	total: 2 Other crime: 1 Violence and sexual offences: 1	2

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

86 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

47.7%

Criminal Damage & Arson

14.0%

Burglary

11.6%

Vehicle Crime

8.1%

Anti-social Behaviour

4.7%

Public Order

4.7%

Other Theft

3.5%

Shoplifting

3.5%

Other Crime

2.3%

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