Crime Rate in New Town and Christ Church: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Town and Christ Church

The total recorded crimes in New Town and Christ Church, Colchester, UK in May 2025 are around 171 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Town and Christ Church crime rate of 3.13 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 New Town and Christ Church, encompassing approximately 54,715 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (26.79% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
New Town and Christ Church Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 36
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Golden Noble Hill with total crimes: 8

How safe is New Town and Christ Church?

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

  • Relative to Colchester:

    • In 2024, New Town and Christ Church reported a higher crime volume than the Colchester average, with 1,743 crimes compared to 1,094. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, New Town and Christ Church witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

    • In 2023, New Town and Christ Church experienced a greater number of crimes than the Colchester average, with 1,525 crimes compared to 976. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, New Town and Christ Church witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Colchester, New Town and Christ Church has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

New Town and Christ Church Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the New Town and Christ Church has recorded 171 crimes with crime rate of 3.13 ranking 3th out of 16 in the Colchester, UK

In 2024, the total New Town and Christ Church crimes were 1,743. The crime rate of New Town and Christ Church in 2024 was 31.86 (year) or 2.65 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Colchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Town and Christ Church were around 1,525 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.87 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Colchester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Town and Christ Church)CrimesRank (New Town and Christ Church)CrimesRank (New Town and Christ Church)
Castle341 14,070 13,263 1
Greenstead196 21,993 22,216 2
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
Mersea and Pyefleet41 13412 16427 16
Rural North33 17500 14538 14
Wivenhoe35 16457 15488 15

New Town and Christ Church Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20248
August 202420
July 202413

A total of 562 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202556
March 202548
February 202536
January 202528
December 202450
November 202439
October 202447
September 202460
August 202451
July 202476

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202510
February 20259
January 20254
December 20249
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 202414
July 202411

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 20258
February 202511
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20249
September 20247
August 202415
July 202417

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 202412
July 20247

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202534
March 20259
February 202522
January 202511
December 202419
November 202434
October 202420
September 202410
August 20246
July 202428

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 202510
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 20259
February 202511
January 20256
December 20244
November 202410
October 202412
September 202410
August 202414
July 202416

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20258
December 202411
November 202412
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20253
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
August 20242

High Crime Locations New Town and Christ Church in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the New Town and Christ Church postcode area is presented below.

1. Police Station (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs5
Other crime2
Other theft2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Golden Noble Hill (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shrubland Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Simons Lane Magdalen Green (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Barrack Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Gladstone Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Wimpole Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
10. Granville Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.