WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Essex Police Police

new town and christ church Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for new town and christ church, localized within colchester.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

3.07per 1k

Total Population

54,715

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences72

Shoplifting23

Vehicle Crime15

Anti-social Behaviour13

Public Order11

Drug Offences7

Criminal Damage & Arson6

Other Theft6

Other Crime5

Theft from Person3

Robbery3

Burglary2

Weapons Possession1

Bicycle Theft1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Police Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 16Drugs: 3Other crime: 3	26
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 23Public order: 2	25
On or near Winchester Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 8Other crime: 2Drugs: 1	11
On or near Artillery Barracks Folley Map	Public order: 3Burglary: 1Other theft: 1	8
On or near Supermarket Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6Robbery: 1	7
On or near Lisle Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3Vehicle crime: 2Robbery: 1	7
On or near Cavalier Grove Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 1	5
On or near Petrol Station Map	Public order: 2Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	4
On or near Mill Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Albion Grove Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3