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 May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lexden and Braiswick crime rate of 20.14 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-37.04% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Lexden and Braiswick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Fiddlers Folly with total crimes: 4
  • 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 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 May 2025 the Lexden and Braiswick has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 20.14 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lexden and Braiswick)CrimesRank (Lexden and Braiswick)CrimesRank (Lexden and Braiswick)
Castle341 14,070 13,263 1
Greenstead196 21,993 22,216 2
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
Tiptree46 12544 13643 12
Mersea and Pyefleet41 13412 16427 16
Rural North33 17500 14538 14
Wivenhoe35 16457 15488 15

Lexden and Braiswick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 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

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 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

High Crime Locations Lexden and Braiswick in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Public order2
2. Fiddlers Folly (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Celandine Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Water Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Porter'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Garret Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. West Wood Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sussex Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mile End Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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