Crime in Mile End, Colchester
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Charter Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 14Other theft: 5Public order: 3 | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 11Bicycle theft: 1 | 12 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 6 | 6 |
| On or near Chestnut Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 2 | 6 |
| On or near Boxted Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Shoplifting: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 4 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Kirby Drive Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Hugh Dickson Road Map | Other crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Kent Close Map | Other crime: 1 | 1 |
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Anti Social Behaviour form vehicles meetings, youths and drug misuse in Thomas Road, Burdett Road, Saracen Street, Canton Street
Issued: 30 Mar 2026
Status Update
Mile End SNT have conducted proactive patrols along Mile End Road and Bow Road, both high visibility and plain clothed foot patrols, working in partnership with THEO's and Park Guard.
Actioned: 30 Mar 2026
Burglary
Burglary remains a ward priority. There remains to be a significant number of parcel thefts from within communal areas of blocks of flats. We remain in contact with the property management companies and have supplied crime prevention advice and continue with local patrols. Residents are encouraged to use parcel pick-up locations and to ensure that the communal door is secure after use and that residents are not followed into the blocks.
Issued: 30 Mar 2026
Status Update
Crime prevention posters being supplied, parcel collections points are encouraged to be used, local patrols will be conducted.
Actioned: 30 Mar 2026
Drug use within the following locations, Thomas Road and Burdett Road E14, Saracen and Canton Street E14 and Bow Common Lane E3
Issued: 30 Mar 2026
Status Update
Officers from Mile End SNT will conduct intelligence led patrols in the affected areas, focusing on patrols in the evening and engaging with partners such as Park Guard. Residents are encouraged to report offences to assist officers with times and possible offenders.
Actioned: 30 Mar 2026
Engagement Events
Ward Panel Meeting at St Paul's Community Centre
other6:00 PM — 7:30 PM
E3 4AJ, Saint Paul's Way London
BIKE MARKING EVENT
other4:00 PM — 5:00 PM
St Paul's Way Community Centre, 83 Saint Paul's Way London
WALK,TALK AND DO
other1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Thomas Road London
WALK,TALK AND DO
other1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Thomas Road London
BIKE MARKING EVENT
other1:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Mile End Leisure Centre, London
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