Crime Rate in Mersea and Pyefleet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mersea and Pyefleet

The total recorded crimes in Mersea and Pyefleet, Colchester, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mersea and Pyefleet crime rate of 4.31 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 Mersea and Pyefleet, encompassing approximately 9,518 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Mersea and Pyefleet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Blackwater Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Mersea and Pyefleet?

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

  • Relative to Colchester:

    • In 2024, Mersea and Pyefleet demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Colchester average, with 412 crimes compared to 1094.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mersea and Pyefleet recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

    • In 2023, Mersea and Pyefleet had fewer crimes than the Colchester average, with 427 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mersea and Pyefleet recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mersea and Pyefleet Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mersea and Pyefleet has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 4.31 ranking 13th out of 16 in the Colchester, UK

In 2024, the total Mersea and Pyefleet crimes were 412. The crime rate of Mersea and Pyefleet in 2024 was 43.28 (year) or 3.61 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Colchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mersea and Pyefleet were around 427 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.86 (year) or 3.74 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Colchester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mersea and Pyefleet)CrimesRank (Mersea and Pyefleet)CrimesRank (Mersea and Pyefleet)
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
Lexden and Braiswick46 11406 17373 17
Tiptree46 12544 13643 12
Rural North33 17500 14538 14
Wivenhoe35 16457 15488 15

Mersea and Pyefleet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 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 (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order 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 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20258
March 20256
February 202510
January 202517
December 202413
November 202418
October 20248
September 202414
August 202416
July 202423

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
July 20243

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 7 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
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Mersea and Pyefleet in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Blackwater Drive (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Strood (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Broom Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wigborough Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Cross Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Farthings Chase (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Windsor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Garden Farm (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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