WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Essex Police Police

Shrub End Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Shrub End, localized within Colchester.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

5.91per 1k

Total Population

19,294

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences56

Vehicle Crime16

Anti-social Behaviour7

Public Order7

Burglary6

Drug Offences6

Other Theft5

Shoplifting4

Other Crime2

Criminal Damage & Arson2

Weapons Possession1

Bicycle Theft1

Theft from Person1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Berechurch Hall Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6Vehicle crime: 5Burglary: 2	13
On or near Rimini Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Iceni Way Map	Drugs: 4	4
On or near Rayner Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Dapifer Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1	4
On or near Gurney Benham Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 2Other theft: 1	3
On or near Coats Hutton Road Map	Public order: 3	3
On or near Alport Avenue Map	Shoplifting: 2Public order: 1	3
On or near Ilex Close Map	Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1	2