WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Essex Police Police

Greenstead Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Greenstead, localized within Colchester.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

4.43per 1k

Total Population

43,075

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences73

Vehicle Crime23

Criminal Damage & Arson16

Public Order13

Shoplifting12

Anti-social Behaviour12

Other Theft11

Burglary11

Drug Offences9

Other Crime3

Weapons Possession3

Bicycle Theft3

Robbery2

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 12Anti-social behaviour: 4Violence and sexual offences: 4	21
On or near Avon Way Map	Violence and sexual offences: 8Burglary: 2Drugs: 1	15
On or near Supermarket Map	Public order: 11	11
On or near Heia Wharf Map	Drugs: 3Vehicle crime: 3	6
On or near Ashdown Way Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2Other theft: 1	6
On or near Acacia Avenue Map	Other theft: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Possession of weapons: 1	5
On or near Woodcock Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 1	4
On or near St Andrew'S Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 1	4
On or near Almond Way Map	Vehicle crime: 3	3
On or near St Andrew'S Avenue Map	Drugs: 2Robbery: 1	3