Crime Rate in Marks Tey and Layer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marks Tey and Layer

The total recorded crimes in Marks Tey and Layer, Colchester, UK in May 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marks Tey and Layer crime rate of 17.64 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 Marks Tey and Layer, encompassing approximately 2,947 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-41.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Marks Tey and Layer Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterworks Close with total crimes: 9
  • Lemur Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Rye Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Marks Tey and Layer?

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

  • Relative to Colchester:

    • In 2024, Marks Tey and Layer demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Colchester average, with 849 crimes compared to 1094.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Marks Tey and Layer witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

    • In 2023, Marks Tey and Layer had fewer crimes than the Colchester average, with 675 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marks Tey and Layer recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Colchester, Marks Tey and Layer has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Marks Tey and Layer Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Marks Tey and Layer has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 17.64 ranking 10th out of 16 in the Colchester, UK

In 2024, the total Marks Tey and Layer crimes were 849. The crime rate of Marks Tey and Layer in 2024 was 288.00 (year) or 24.00 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Colchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marks Tey and Layer were around 675 crimes with yearly crime rate of 228.98 (year) or 19.08 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Colchester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marks Tey and Layer)CrimesRank (Marks Tey and Layer)CrimesRank (Marks Tey and Layer)
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
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

Marks Tey and Layer Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202531
March 202525
February 202525
January 202520
December 202425
November 202428
October 202421
September 202421
August 202427
July 202437

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
August 20245
July 20248

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20255
December 20245
November 20247
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20258
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247
July 20249

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20259
January 202514
December 20246
November 20245
October 202414
September 20242
August 20248
July 20246

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Marks Tey and Layer in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Marks Tey and Layer postcode area is presented below.

1. Waterworks Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Lemur Lane (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Rye Lane (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. B1408 (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Straight Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Caper Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Honywood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Peter Crowe Approach (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mott'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Domsey Bank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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