Crime Rate in Greenstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greenstead

The total recorded crimes in Greenstead, Colchester, UK in May 2025 are around 196 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greenstead crime rate of 4.55 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 Greenstead, encompassing approximately 43,075 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (6.41% increase)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
Greenstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • St Andrew'S Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is Greenstead?

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

  • Relative to Colchester:

    • In 2024, Greenstead reported a higher crime volume than the Colchester average, with 1,993 crimes compared to 1,094. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Greenstead witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

    • In 2023, Greenstead experienced a greater number of crimes than the Colchester average, with 2,216 crimes compared to 976. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Greenstead witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Greenstead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Greenstead has recorded 196 crimes with crime rate of 4.55 ranking 2th out of 16 in the Colchester, UK

In 2024, the total Greenstead crimes were 1,993. The crime rate of Greenstead in 2024 was 46.27 (year) or 3.86 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Colchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greenstead were around 2,216 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.44 (year) or 4.29 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Colchester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greenstead)CrimesRank (Greenstead)CrimesRank (Greenstead)
Castle341 14,070 13,263 1
New Town and Christ Church171 31,743 31,525 3
Berechurch101 5956 61,008 4
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

Greenstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (80 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202511
February 20256
January 202510
December 20247
November 20248
October 202410
September 202410
August 202410
July 202415

A total of 796 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202578
March 202580
February 202573
January 202570
December 202457
November 202469
October 202474
September 202466
August 202465
July 202481

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202536
March 202516
February 202514
January 20255
December 20245
November 202417
October 202418
September 20247
August 202422
July 202414

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20248
November 202412
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 146 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 202515
February 202512
January 202510
December 202412
November 202411
October 202414
September 20248
August 20249
July 202426

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 202514
February 202510
January 202510
December 20245
November 202418
October 202411
September 202412
August 202417
July 202420

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20259
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
July 20244

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202514
March 202510
February 20257
January 20252
December 20248
November 20246
October 202417
September 202411
August 20244
July 202410

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Greenstead in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
2. St Andrew'S Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Public order2
4. Ashdown Way (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Chase Court (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other crime2
6. Hawthorn Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
7. Spruce Avenue (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hickory Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Howe Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Andrew'S Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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