Crime Rate in Lexden and Braiswick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lexden and Braiswick

The total recorded crimes in Lexden and Braiswick, Colchester, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lexden and Braiswick crime rate of 15.76 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 Lexden and Braiswick, encompassing approximately 2,283 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Lexden and Braiswick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fiddlers Folly with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Lexden and Braiswick?

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

  • Relative to Colchester:

    • In 2024, Lexden and Braiswick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Colchester average, with 406 crimes compared to 1094.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lexden and Braiswick recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

    • In 2023, Lexden and Braiswick had fewer crimes than the Colchester average, with 373 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lexden and Braiswick recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lexden and Braiswick Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lexden and Braiswick has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 15.76 ranking 17th out of 16 in the Colchester, UK

In 2024, the total Lexden and Braiswick crimes were 406. The crime rate of Lexden and Braiswick in 2024 was 177.78 (year) or 14.82 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Colchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lexden and Braiswick were around 373 crimes with yearly crime rate of 163.33 (year) or 13.61 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Colchester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lexden and Braiswick)CrimesRank (Lexden and Braiswick)CrimesRank (Lexden and Braiswick)
Castle279 14,070 13,263 1
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 Braiswick 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 15 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 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 (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202517
April 202527
March 202519
February 202513
January 202518
December 202418
November 202413
October 202418
September 202414
August 202415

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
February 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Lexden and Braiswick in July 2025

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

1. Fiddlers Folly (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Vehicle crime1
4. Wood Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Mile End Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Porter'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Beech Grove (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Farm Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Chapel Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sackville Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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