Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Colchester, UK in March 2025 are around 255 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.35 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (-16.52% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-20.59% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 13
  • Vineyard Street with total crimes: 12

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to Colchester:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Colchester average, with 4,070 crimes compared to 1,094. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Colchester average, with 3,263 crimes compared to 976. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Colchester, Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Castle has recorded 255 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 ranking 1th out of 16 in the Colchester, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 4,070. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Colchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 3,263 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Colchester.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colchester)CrimesRank (Colchester)CrimesRank (Colchester)
Greenstead186 21,993 22,216 2
New Town and Christ Church119 41,743 31,525 3
Mile End179 31,707 4971 5
Berechurch70 8956 61,008 4
Old Heath and The Hythe92 51,056 5885 6
Shrub End88 6938 7831 7
Prettygate73 7730 11574 13
Highwoods64 9828 9811 8
Marks Tey and Layer62 10849 8675 10
Stanway53 12750 10703 9
St Anne's and St John's58 11659 12664 11
Tiptree41 13544 13643 12
Rural North28 15500 14538 14
Wivenhoe40 14457 15488 15
Mersea and Pyefleet27 16412 16427 16
Lexden and Braiswick26 17406 17373 17

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (96 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 115 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (101 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 123 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (109 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (124 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (104 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 132 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (238 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (133 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 126.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202596
February 2025115
January 2025101
December 2024123
November 2024114
October 2024109
September 2024124
August 2024104
July 2024132
June 2024238
May 2024133

A total of 249 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202523
January 202518
December 202418
November 202412
October 202419
September 202420
August 202418
July 202423
June 202446
May 202430

A total of 126 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202512
January 202510
December 202418
November 20243
October 202413
September 202419
August 202411
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 282 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202524
January 202513
December 202417
November 202425
October 202422
September 202429
August 202433
July 202426
June 202450
May 202419

A total of 364 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202539
January 202527
December 202438
November 202433
October 202433
September 202431
August 202422
July 202426
June 202450
May 202435

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 202417
October 20247
September 20243
August 202410
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 202426
July 202419
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 465 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202534
January 202533
December 202432
November 202440
October 202440
September 202439
August 202437
July 202442
June 202482
May 202459

A total of 114 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 202414
November 202423
October 202413
September 202411
August 20247
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 250 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202520
January 202518
December 202424
November 202417
October 202426
September 202424
August 202417
July 202420
June 202442
May 202426

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 20256
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 62 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

High Crime Locations Castle in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Vineyard Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Culver Street West (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Museum Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. George Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
10. Trinity Street (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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