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 March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lexden and Braiswick crime rate of 11.39 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lexden and Braiswick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Fiddlers Folly with total crimes: 5
  • Celandine Court with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lexden and Braiswick has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 11.39 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colchester)CrimesRank (Colchester)CrimesRank (Colchester)
Castle255 14,070 13,263 1
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 Braiswick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202513
January 202518
December 202418
November 202413
October 202418
September 202414
August 202415
July 202418
June 202432
May 20249

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
May 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Lexden and Braiswick in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting1
2. Fiddlers Folly (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Celandine Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Farm Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Mumford Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oak Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Abbotts Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Valley View (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Albany Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. West Wood Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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