Crime Rate in Wivenhoe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wivenhoe

The total recorded crimes in Wivenhoe, Colchester, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wivenhoe crime rate of 6.83 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 Wivenhoe, encompassing approximately 8,195 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Wivenhoe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Littlefield with total crimes: 2
  • Alresford Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wivenhoe?

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

  • Relative to Colchester:

    • In 2024, Wivenhoe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Colchester average, with 457 crimes compared to 1094.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wivenhoe recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

    • In 2023, Wivenhoe had fewer crimes than the Colchester average, with 488 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wivenhoe recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Colchester.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wivenhoe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wivenhoe has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 6.83 ranking 11th out of 16 in the Colchester, UK

In 2024, the total Wivenhoe crimes were 457. The crime rate of Wivenhoe in 2024 was 55.77 (year) or 4.65 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Colchester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wivenhoe were around 488 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.55 (year) or 4.96 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Colchester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wivenhoe)CrimesRank (Wivenhoe)CrimesRank (Wivenhoe)
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
Tiptree36 16544 13643 12
Mersea and Pyefleet43 13412 16427 16
Rural North40 15500 14538 14
Lexden and Braiswick36 17406 17373 17

Wivenhoe 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 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202528
May 202517
April 202512
March 202519
February 202517
January 20256
December 202412
November 202424
October 202417
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20258
May 20254
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Wivenhoe in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting18
Other theft1
2. Littlefield (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Alresford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Vanessa Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ernest Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dixon Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Leys Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Castleward Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Friars Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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