Crime Rate in Rural North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rural North

The total recorded crimes in Rural North, Colchester, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rural North crime rate of 19.84 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rural North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Fordham Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Rural North has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 19.84 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Colchester)CrimesRank (Colchester)CrimesRank (Colchester)
Castle255 14,070 13,263 1
Greenstead186 21,993 22,216 2
New Town and Christ Church119 41,743 31,525 3
Mile End179 31,707 4971 5
Berechurch70 8956 61,008 4
Old Heath and The Hythe92 51,056 5885 6
Shrub End88 6938 7831 7
Prettygate73 7730 11574 13
Highwoods64 9828 9811 8
Marks Tey and Layer62 10849 8675 10
Stanway53 12750 10703 9
St Anne's and St John's58 11659 12664 11
Tiptree41 13544 13643 12
Wivenhoe40 14457 15488 15
Mersea and Pyefleet27 16412 16427 16
Lexden and Braiswick26 17406 17373 17

Rural North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202512
January 202513
December 202422
November 202419
October 202411
September 202418
August 202415
July 202428
June 202446
May 202418

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 202410
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Rural North in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fordham Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Middle Green (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Vernons Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Boxhouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Pepper'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hill Farm Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nayland Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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