Crime in Mile End, Colchester: statistics, rates and trends
1,749 crimes were recorded in Mile End, Colchester in the 12 months to July 2026, 120.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mile End, Colchester at a glance
- Crime trends in Mile End, Colchester
- Types of crime in Mile End, Colchester
- Mile End, Colchester compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mile End, Colchester
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mile End, Colchester
- Population and deprivation in Mile End, Colchester
- Questions about crime in Mile End, Colchester
- About this data
1,749 crimes were recorded in Mile End, Colchester in the 12 months to July 2026, 120.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 774 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mile End, Colchester has the 821st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mile End, Colchester | Colchester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,749 | 18,889 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 120.5 | 94.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 14,510 | 200,222 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mile End, Colchester was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,187 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,380). Over the whole period it rose 27%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,749 | 120.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,723 | 118.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,581 | 109.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,719 | 118.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,804 | 124.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,187 | 150.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,068 | 142.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,725 | 118.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,380 | 95.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 190 |
| June 2026 | 163 |
| May 2026 | 163 |
| April 2026 | 155 |
| March 2026 | 154 |
| February 2026 | 129 |
| January 2026 | 139 |
| December 2025 | 125 |
| November 2025 | 137 |
| October 2025 | 122 |
| September 2025 | 126 |
| August 2025 | 146 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mile End, Colchester over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in other theft (+71%) and bicycle theft (+50%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-17%) and criminal damage and arson (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 774 | 53.3 | 1.56 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 206 | 14.2 | 0.93 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 142 | 9.8 | 1.18 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 136 | 9.4 | 1.38 | -15% |
| Public order | 136 | 9.4 | 1.41 | +5% |
| Other theft | 125 | 8.6 | 1.35 | +71% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 4.3 | 0.88 | -17% |
| Burglary | 37 | 2.5 | 0.72 | +42% |
| Bicycle theft | 36 | 2.5 | 3.01 | +50% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.9 | 0.91 | +4% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.7 | 0.51 | -4% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.3 | 0.97 | +46% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 0.85 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.8 | 0.45 | -39% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mile End, Colchester
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mile End, Colchester recorded 774 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 44.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mile End, Colchester
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mile End, Colchester recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mile End, Colchester
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mile End, Colchester recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mile End, Colchester
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mile End, Colchester recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mile End, Colchester
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mile End, Colchester recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mile End, Colchester
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mile End, Colchester recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mile End, Colchester
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mile End, Colchester recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mile End, Colchester
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mile End, Colchester recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mile End, Colchester
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mile End, Colchester recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mile End, Colchester
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mile End, Colchester recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mile End, Colchester
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mile End, Colchester recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mile End, Colchester
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mile End, Colchester recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mile End, Colchester
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mile End, Colchester recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mile End, Colchester
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mile End, Colchester recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mile End, Colchester, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mile End, Colchester.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mile End, Colchester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highwoods | 827 | 75.8 | -37% |
| Castle | 3,485 | 287.5 | +139% |
| St Anne's and St John's | 741 | 68.0 | -44% |
| Lexden and Braiswick | 428 | 47.1 | -61% |
| Rural North | 447 | 38.6 | -68% |
| New Town and Christ Church | 1,906 | 119.0 | -1% |
| Greenstead | 2,435 | 148.2 | +23% |
| Prettygate | 632 | 54.3 | -55% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Mile End, Colchester over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Charter Way | 374 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 165 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 77 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 73 |
| On or near Supermarket | 68 |
| On or near Chestnut Close | 50 |
| On or near Boxted Road | 49 |
| On or near Leech'S Lane | 47 |
| On or near Bradford Drive | 41 |
| On or near Cavell Avenue | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mile End, Colchester over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 602 | 34.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 504 | 28.8% |
| Not recorded | 206 | 11.8% |
| Under investigation | 137 | 7.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 91 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 4.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 42 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Mile End, Colchester has an estimated population of 14,510. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mile End, Colchester sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mile End, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% |
| Private rented homes | 25.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Mile End, Colchester a safe place to live?
Mile End, Colchester recorded 120.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Mile End, Colchester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 774 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (206).
Is crime in Mile End, Colchester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mile End, Colchester was up 2% on the year before: 1,749 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,723 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mile End, Colchester?
Mile End, Colchester is policed by Essex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Mile End, Colchester. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.