Crime Rate in Tiptree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tiptree

The total recorded crimes in Tiptree, Colchester, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tiptree crime rate of 5.59 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 Tiptree, encompassing approximately 7,338 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-31.03% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Tiptree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Francis Close with total crimes: 5
  • Caxton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Spinneyfields with total crimes: 3

How safe is Tiptree?

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

  • Relative to Colchester:

    • In 2024, Tiptree demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Colchester average, with 544 crimes compared to 1094.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Tiptree recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Tiptree had fewer crimes than the Colchester average, with 643 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Tiptree recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tiptree Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Tiptree has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 5.59 ranking 13th out of 16 in the Colchester, UK

In 2024, the total Tiptree crimes were 544. The crime rate of Tiptree in 2024 was 74.13 (year) or 6.18 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Colchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tiptree were around 643 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.62 (year) or 7.30 (month) ranking 12 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
Stanway53 12750 10703 9
St Anne's and St John's58 11659 12664 11
Rural North28 15500 14538 14
Wivenhoe40 14457 15488 15
Mersea and Pyefleet27 16412 16427 16
Lexden and Braiswick26 17406 17373 17

Tiptree Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 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 Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202529
January 202521
December 202418
November 202436
October 202431
September 202428
August 202421
July 202433
June 202440
May 202418

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
August 20241
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
June 20244

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Tiptree in March 2025

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

1. Francis Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Caxton Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Spinneyfields (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Apricot Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Damson Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oak Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Church Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Maple Leaf (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pit Lane (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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