WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Essex Police Police

highwoods Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for highwoods, localized within colchester.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

2.38per 1k

Total Population

30,285

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences34

Shoplifting8

Vehicle Crime6

Criminal Damage & Arson6

Public Order6

Anti-social Behaviour6

Burglary3

Other Theft2

Other Crime1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Petrol Station Map	Shoplifting: 8	8
On or near Princess Drive Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1	8
On or near De Grey Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 1	4
On or near Highclere Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1	4
On or near Petrol Station Map	Other theft: 1Public order: 1Vehicle crime: 1	3
On or near Derwent Road Map	Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	2
On or near Vitllus Close Map	Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	2
On or near Elizabeth Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Sea King Crescent Map	Burglary: 1Public order: 1	2
On or near Cleveland Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2