Crime Rate in Old Heath and The Hythe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Heath and The Hythe

The total recorded crimes in Old Heath and The Hythe, Colchester, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Heath and The Hythe crime rate of 3.47 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 Old Heath and The Hythe, encompassing approximately 24,230 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (53.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Old Heath and The Hythe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meachen Road with total crimes: 7
  • Normandy Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Old Heath and The Hythe?

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

  • Relative to Colchester:

    • In 2024, Old Heath and The Hythe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Colchester average, with 1056 crimes compared to 1094.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Old Heath and The Hythe witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

    • In 2023, Old Heath and The Hythe had fewer crimes than the Colchester average, with 885 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Old Heath and The Hythe witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Colchester, Old Heath and The Hythe has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Old Heath and The Hythe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Old Heath and The Hythe has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 3.47 ranking 7th out of 16 in the Colchester, UK

In 2024, the total Old Heath and The Hythe crimes were 1,056. The crime rate of Old Heath and The Hythe in 2024 was 43.58 (year) or 3.63 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Colchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Heath and The Hythe were around 885 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.52 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Colchester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Heath and The Hythe)CrimesRank (Old Heath and The Hythe)CrimesRank (Old Heath and The Hythe)
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
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

Old Heath and The Hythe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 418 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202528
March 202552
February 202526
January 202534
December 202436
November 202431
October 202438
September 202443
August 202432
July 202455

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 202410
July 20249

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
August 20245

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202515
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
August 20248
July 20246

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20254
February 202510
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 202412
August 20247
July 20248

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 202512
January 20253
December 20248
November 202413
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246
July 202412

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20248
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Old Heath and The Hythe in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Old Heath and The Hythe postcode area is presented below.

1. Meachen Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime2
2. Normandy Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
4. Albany Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
6. Tarrett Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Fullers Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
8. Roosevelt Way (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Maudlyn Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1

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