Crime Rate in Stanway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanway

The total recorded crimes in Stanway, Colchester, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanway crime rate of 5.77 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 Stanway, encompassing approximately 11,963 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (52.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Stanway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Essex Yeomanry Way with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Stanway?

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

  • Relative to Colchester:

    • In 2024, Stanway demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Colchester average, with 750 crimes compared to 1094.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stanway recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

    • In 2023, Stanway had fewer crimes than the Colchester average, with 703 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stanway Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stanway has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 5.77 ranking 8th out of 16 in the Colchester, UK

In 2024, the total Stanway crimes were 750. The crime rate of Stanway in 2024 was 62.69 (year) or 5.22 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Colchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stanway were around 703 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.76 (year) or 4.90 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Colchester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stanway)CrimesRank (Stanway)CrimesRank (Stanway)
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
Shrub End95 6938 7831 7
Highwoods63 9828 9811 8
Marks Tey and Layer52 10849 8675 10
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

Stanway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 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 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202521
March 202521
February 202524
January 202515
December 202420
November 202425
October 202426
September 202419
August 202439
July 202428

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 202411
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 202510
December 202411
November 202411
October 202413
September 20249
August 20249
July 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20249
August 20242
July 20245

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

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

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Stanway in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Essex Yeomanry Way (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Barn Fields (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tollgate Court (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Meadow Grass Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
8. Holly Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Juniper Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Miles Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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