Crime Rate in Mile End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mile End

The total recorded crimes in Mile End, Colchester, UK in May 2025 are around 168 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mile End crime rate of 0.63 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 Mile End, encompassing approximately 267,874 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (20.90% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
Mile End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charter Way with total crimes: 36
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 18
  • Boxted Road with total crimes: 13

How safe is Mile End?

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

  • Relative to Colchester:

    • In 2024, Mile End reported a higher crime volume than the Colchester average, with 1,707 crimes compared to 1,094. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mile End witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

    • In 2023, Mile End had fewer crimes than the Colchester average, with 971 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Mile End witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Colchester, Mile End has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Mile End Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mile End has recorded 168 crimes with crime rate of 0.90 ranking 4th out of 16 in the Colchester, UK

In 2024, the total Mile End crimes were 1,707. The crime rate of Mile End in 2024 was 6.49 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Colchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mile End were around 971 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.32 (year) or 0.69 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Colchester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mile End)CrimesRank (Mile End)CrimesRank (Mile End)
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
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
Mersea and Pyefleet41 13412 16427 16
Rural North33 17500 14538 14
Wivenhoe35 16457 15488 15

Mile End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (98 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 202516
February 20258
January 202511
December 20249
November 20247
October 202413
September 202413
August 202412
July 202417

A total of 794 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 202567
March 202598
February 202577
January 202550
December 202445
November 202479
October 202483
September 202480
August 202450
July 202484

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202511
March 202514
February 20257
January 202516
December 20247
November 202412
October 202417
September 20246
August 202411
July 202411

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202513
March 202525
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 202413
October 202413
September 202411
August 202412
July 202411

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 202513
January 202519
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410
July 20246

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 202412
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 202411
November 202415
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Mile End in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Mile End postcode area is presented below.

1. Charter Way (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences26
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Public order2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total18
Criminal damage and arson13
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Boxted Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order2
Other crime1
4. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. United Way (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
10. Ascot Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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