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 March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mersea and Pyefleet crime rate of 2.84 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mersea and Pyefleet Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Church Road with total crimes: 4
  • Farthings Chase with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Mersea and Pyefleet has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 2.84 ranking 16th 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.

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
Lexden and Braiswick26 17406 17373 17

Mersea and Pyefleet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 202517
December 202413
November 202418
October 20248
September 202414
August 202416
July 202423
June 202436
May 202413

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 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
June 20242

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 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
May 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 March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
2. Church Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Farthings Chase (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bracken Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
6. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fen Lane (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
9. Queen Anne Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Westwood Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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