Crime Rate in St Anne's and St John's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Anne's and St John's

The total recorded crimes in St Anne's and St John's, Colchester, UK in July 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Anne's and St John's crime rate of 4.39 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 St Anne's and St John's, encompassing approximately 23,245 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
St Anne's and St John's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Fairhead Road North with total crimes: 9
  • Gascoigne Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is St Anne's and St John's?

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

  • Relative to Colchester:

    • In 2024, St Anne's and St John's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Colchester average, with 659 crimes compared to 1094.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Anne's and St John's recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

    • In 2023, St Anne's and St John's had fewer crimes than the Colchester average, with 664 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Anne's and St John's recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Colchester, St Anne's and St John's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Anne's and St John's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Anne's and St John's has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 4.39 ranking 7th out of 16 in the Colchester, UK

In 2024, the total St Anne's and St John's crimes were 659. The crime rate of St Anne's and St John's in 2024 was 28.35 (year) or 2.36 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Colchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Anne's and St John's were around 664 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.56 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Colchester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Anne's and St John's)CrimesRank (St Anne's and St John's)CrimesRank (St Anne's and St John's)
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
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
Rural North40 15500 14538 14
Lexden and Braiswick36 17406 17373 17

St Anne's and St John's 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 51 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202530
May 202514
April 202524
March 202519
February 202520
January 202527
December 202432
November 202424
October 202425
September 202416
August 202428

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202511
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
February 20258
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
August 20242

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 202510
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
August 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations St Anne's and St John's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Anne's and St John's postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Fairhead Road North (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Gascoigne Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
4. Rayleigh Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. St Columb Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Compton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. St Luke'S Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Mayfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Orwell Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Harwich Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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