Crime Rate in Rural North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rural North

The total recorded crimes in Rural North, Colchester, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rural North crime rate of 28.34 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 Rural North, encompassing approximately 1,411 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Rural North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holt'S Road with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Rural North?

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

  • Relative to Colchester:

    • In 2024, Rural North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Colchester average, with 500 crimes compared to 1094.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rural North recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

    • In 2023, Rural North had fewer crimes than the Colchester average, with 538 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rural North recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rural North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rural North has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 28.34 ranking 15th out of 16 in the Colchester, UK

In 2024, the total Rural North crimes were 500. The crime rate of Rural North in 2024 was 354.26 (year) or 29.52 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Colchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rural North were around 538 crimes with yearly crime rate of 381.18 (year) or 31.77 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Colchester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rural North)CrimesRank (Rural North)CrimesRank (Rural North)
Castle279 14,070 13,263 1
Greenstead190 21,993 22,216 2
New Town and Christ Church156 31,743 31,525 3
Berechurch111 5956 61,008 4
Mile End145 41,707 4971 5
Old Heath and The Hythe110 61,056 5885 6
Shrub End73 9938 7831 7
St Anne's and St John's102 7659 12664 11
Highwoods94 8828 9811 8
Marks Tey and Layer50 12849 8675 10
Stanway63 10750 10703 9
Prettygate41 14730 11574 13
Wivenhoe56 11457 15488 15
Tiptree36 16544 13643 12
Mersea and Pyefleet43 13412 16427 16
Lexden and Braiswick36 17406 17373 17

Rural North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202516
April 202516
March 202515
February 202512
January 202513
December 202422
November 202419
October 202411
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 202410
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20241

High Crime Locations Rural North in July 2025

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

1. Holt'S Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Windmill Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Brook Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Ford Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Fossetts Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Cooks Hill (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Fordham Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Middle Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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