Crime Rate in Shrub End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shrub End

The total recorded crimes in Shrub End, Colchester, UK in May 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shrub End crime rate of 4.92 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 Shrub End, encompassing approximately 19,293 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Shrub End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goojerat Road with total crimes: 6
  • Beechwood Close with total crimes: 6
  • Gosbecks Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Shrub End?

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

  • Relative to Colchester:

    • In 2024, Shrub End demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Colchester average, with 938 crimes compared to 1094.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Shrub End witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

    • In 2023, Shrub End had fewer crimes than the Colchester average, with 831 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Shrub End witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shrub End Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Shrub End has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 4.92 ranking 6th out of 16 in the Colchester, UK

In 2024, the total Shrub End crimes were 938. The crime rate of Shrub End in 2024 was 48.62 (year) or 4.05 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Colchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shrub End were around 831 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.07 (year) or 3.59 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Colchester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shrub End)CrimesRank (Shrub End)CrimesRank (Shrub End)
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
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

Shrub End Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Public order 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202557
March 202541
February 202526
January 202549
December 202443
November 202441
October 202442
September 202428
August 202430
July 202427

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202513
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 20249
July 20244

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 202511
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Shrub End in May 2025

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

1. Goojerat Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Beechwood Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
3. Gosbecks Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Gurney Benham Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Alport Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Daniell Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Talavera Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Sparling Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
9. Paxman Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Kensington Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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