WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Essex Police Police

Mersea and Pyefleet Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Mersea and Pyefleet, localized within colchester.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

2.94per 1k

Total Population

9,518

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences13

Criminal Damage & Arson5

Shoplifting3

Burglary3

Anti-social Behaviour1

Public Order1

Other Theft1

Other Crime1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Bower Grove Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Mersea Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Constable Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Kingsmere Close Map	Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Parking Area Map	Other crime: 1Shoplifting: 1	2
On or near Chandlers Close Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Fountain Court Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1	1
On or near Strood Close Map	Burglary: 1	1
On or near Glebe View Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Chapmans Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1