Crime Rate in Stanway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanway

The total recorded crimes in Stanway, Colchester, UK in March 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanway crime rate of 4.43 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Stanway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tollgate Court with total crimes: 5
  • Essex Yeomanry Way with total crimes: 5
  • Nursery Close with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Stanway has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 4.43 ranking 12th 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.

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
St Anne's and St John's58 11659 12664 11
Tiptree41 13544 13643 12
Rural North28 15500 14538 14
Wivenhoe40 14457 15488 15
Mersea and Pyefleet27 16412 16427 16
Lexden and Braiswick26 17406 17373 17

Stanway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20249
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202524
January 202515
December 202420
November 202425
October 202426
September 202419
August 202439
July 202428
June 202440
May 202419

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 202411
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 202510
December 202411
November 202411
October 202413
September 20249
August 20249
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247

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 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 3 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 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 March 2025

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

1. Tollgate Court (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Essex Yeomanry Way (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
3. Nursery Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Juniper Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meadow Grass Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dragonfly Drift (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Damask Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Longstraw Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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