Crime Rate in Tiptree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tiptree

The total recorded crimes in Tiptree, Colchester, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tiptree crime rate of 4.91 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Tiptree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Chestnut Way with total crimes: 3
  • Almond Close with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Colchester.

    • 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 areas in the Colchester.

  • 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 July 2025 the Tiptree has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 4.91 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tiptree)CrimesRank (Tiptree)CrimesRank (Tiptree)
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
St Anne's and St John's102 7659 12664 11
Highwoods94 8828 9811 8
Marks Tey and Layer50 12849 8675 10
Stanway63 10750 10703 9
Prettygate41 14730 11574 13
Wivenhoe56 11457 15488 15
Mersea and Pyefleet43 13412 16427 16
Rural North40 15500 14538 14
Lexden and Braiswick36 17406 17373 17

Tiptree 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 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
August 20241

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20259
March 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202527
April 202511
March 202520
February 202529
January 202521
December 202418
November 202436
October 202431
September 202428
August 202421

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20243
August 20242

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Tiptree in July 2025

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

1. Willow Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Chestnut Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Almond Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Oak Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Talisman Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elwin Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Grove Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pennsylvania Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Honeybee Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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