Crime Rate in Prettygate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prettygate

The total recorded crimes in Prettygate, Colchester, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prettygate crime rate of 1.40 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 Prettygate, encompassing approximately 25,087 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Prettygate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trafalgar Road with total crimes: 6
  • The Chase with total crimes: 4
  • Hargood Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Prettygate?

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

  • Relative to Colchester:

    • In 2024, Prettygate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Colchester average, with 730 crimes compared to 1094.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Prettygate recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

    • In 2023, Prettygate had fewer crimes than the Colchester average, with 574 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Prettygate recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Colchester, Prettygate has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Prettygate Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Prettygate has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 1.40 ranking 15th out of 16 in the Colchester, UK

In 2024, the total Prettygate crimes were 730. The crime rate of Prettygate in 2024 was 29.10 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Colchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Prettygate were around 574 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.88 (year) or 1.91 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Colchester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Prettygate)CrimesRank (Prettygate)CrimesRank (Prettygate)
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
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
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

Prettygate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202525
March 202535
February 202542
January 202523
December 202421
November 202432
October 202424
September 202423
August 202439
July 202446

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 202512
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242

High Crime Locations Prettygate in May 2025

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

1. Trafalgar Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. The Chase (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Hargood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Lexden Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Clara Reeve Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nash Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Fitzwalter Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Clare Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cymbeline Way (Colchester By Pass) (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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