Crime Rate in Berechurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Berechurch

The total recorded crimes in Berechurch, Colchester, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Berechurch crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Berechurch, encompassing approximately 18,229 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (114.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Berechurch Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Boyles Court with total crimes: 10
  • Richard Day Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Memnon Court with total crimes: 6

How safe is Berechurch?

To understand the safety of Berechurch, we need to analyze Berechurch crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Colchester:

    • In 2024, Berechurch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Colchester average, with 956 crimes compared to 1094.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Berechurch witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

    • In 2023, Berechurch experienced a greater number of crimes than the Colchester average, with 1,008 crimes compared to 976. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Berechurch witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Colchester, Berechurch has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Berechurch Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Berechurch has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 5.54 ranking 5th out of 16 in the Colchester, UK

In 2024, the total Berechurch crimes were 956. The crime rate of Berechurch in 2024 was 52.44 (year) or 4.37 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Colchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Berechurch were around 1,008 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.30 (year) or 4.61 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Colchester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Berechurch)CrimesRank (Berechurch)CrimesRank (Berechurch)
Castle341 14,070 13,263 1
Greenstead196 21,993 22,216 2
New Town and Christ Church171 31,743 31,525 3
Mile End168 41,707 4971 5
Old Heath and The Hythe84 71,056 5885 6
Shrub End95 6938 7831 7
Highwoods63 9828 9811 8
Marks Tey and Layer52 10849 8675 10
Stanway69 8750 10703 9
St Anne's and St John's40 14659 12664 11
Prettygate35 15730 11574 13
Lexden and Braiswick46 11406 17373 17
Tiptree46 12544 13643 12
Mersea and Pyefleet41 13412 16427 16
Rural North33 17500 14538 14
Wivenhoe35 16457 15488 15

Berechurch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242

A total of 441 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202527
March 202538
February 202538
January 202551
December 202437
November 202428
October 202445
September 202444
August 202430
July 202445

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
February 202510
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 20248
August 20244
July 20249

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 20246
July 202412

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20245

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 202412
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20246

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Berechurch in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Berechurch postcode area is presented below.

1. Boyles Court (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Richard Day Walk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Memnon Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
4. Sandringham Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
5. Queen Elizabeth Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Wall Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
7. Stansted Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
8. Inworth Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
9. Wych Elm (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Felstead Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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