Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Colchester, UK in July 2025 are around 279 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.38 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (121) incidents (9.01% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (-15.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-28.12% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Cowdray Avenue with total crimes: 13

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 areas in the Colchester.

    • 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 areas in the Colchester.

  • 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 July 2025 the Castle has recorded 279 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Greenstead190 21,993 22,216 2
New Town and Christ Church156 31,743 31,525 3
Berechurch111 5956 61,008 4
Mile End145 41,707 4971 5
Old Heath and The Hythe110 61,056 5885 6
Shrub End73 9938 7831 7
St Anne's and St John's102 7659 12664 11
Highwoods94 8828 9811 8
Marks Tey and Layer50 12849 8675 10
Stanway63 10750 10703 9
Prettygate41 14730 11574 13
Wivenhoe56 11457 15488 15
Tiptree36 16544 13643 12
Mersea and Pyefleet43 13412 16427 16
Rural North40 15500 14538 14
Lexden and Braiswick36 17406 17373 17

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 121 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (111 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (126 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (100 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025121
June 2025111
May 2025126
April 2025100
March 202596
February 2025115
January 2025101
December 2024123
November 2024114
October 2024109
September 2024124
August 2024104

A total of 116 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 202414
November 202423
October 202413
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202520
May 202513
April 202516
March 202522
February 202523
January 202518
December 202418
November 202412
October 202419
September 202420
August 202418

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 231 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202519
May 202520
April 202512
March 202516
February 202520
January 202518
December 202424
November 202417
October 202426
September 202424
August 202417

A total of 287 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202523
May 202535
April 202522
March 202524
February 202524
January 202513
December 202417
November 202425
October 202422
September 202429
August 202433

A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202516
May 202515
April 20255
March 202510
February 202512
January 202510
December 202418
November 20243
October 202413
September 202419
August 202411

A total of 409 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202546
May 202538
April 202533
March 202530
February 202539
January 202527
December 202438
November 202433
October 202433
September 202431
August 202422

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202516
April 202524
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 202426

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 424 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202532
May 202549
April 202538
March 202527
February 202534
January 202533
December 202432
November 202440
October 202440
September 202439
August 202437

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 202510
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 202417
October 20247
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20257
January 20256
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245

High Crime Locations Castle in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Cowdray Avenue (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft2
Drugs2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
4. St Nicholas Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Church Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Manor Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Culver Street West (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Poplar Hall Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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