Crime in St Anne's and St John's: statistics, rates and trends
741 crimes were recorded in St Anne's and St John's in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Anne's and St John's at a glance
- Crime trends in St Anne's and St John's
- Types of crime in St Anne's and St John's
- St Anne's and St John's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Anne's and St John's
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Anne's and St John's
- Population and deprivation in St Anne's and St John's
- Questions about crime in St Anne's and St John's
- About this data
741 crimes were recorded in St Anne's and St John's in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 321 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Anne's and St John's has the 2,314th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Anne's and St John's | Colchester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 741 | 18,889 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.0 | 94.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 10,896 | 200,222 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Anne's and St John's was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,039 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (596). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 741 | 68.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 654 | 60.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 596 | 54.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 770 | 70.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 763 | 70.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,039 | 95.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 790 | 72.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 710 | 65.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 780 | 71.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Anne's and St John's 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+116%) and public order (+88%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 321 | 29.5 | 0.86 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 6.8 | 0.44 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 6.1 | 1.25 | +116% |
| Public order | 60 | 5.5 | 0.83 | +88% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 5.0 | 0.60 | -7% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -43% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.8 | 0.80 | +29% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.0 | 0.96 | +16% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.8 | 0.56 | +25% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.9 | 0.68 | +233% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.47 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Anne's and St John's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Anne's and St John's recorded 321 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 43.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Anne's and St John's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Anne's and St John's recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Anne's and St John's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Anne's and St John's recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 116% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Anne's and St John's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Anne's and St John's recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Anne's and St John's
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Anne's and St John's recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Anne's and St John's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Anne's and St John's recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Anne's and St John's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Anne's and St John's recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Anne's and St John's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Anne's and St John's recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Anne's and St John's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Anne's and St John's recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Anne's and St John's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Anne's and St John's recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Anne's and St John's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Anne's and St John's recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Anne's and St John's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Anne's and St John's recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Anne's and St John's
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Anne's and St John's recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Anne's and St John's
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Anne's and St John's recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Anne's and St John's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Anne's and St John's.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Anne's and St John's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenstead | 2,435 | 148.2 | +118% |
| Highwoods | 827 | 75.8 | +11% |
| Castle | 3,485 | 287.5 | +323% |
| Mile End | 1,749 | 120.5 | +77% |
| New Town and Christ Church | 1,906 | 119.0 | +75% |
| Old Heath and The Hythe | 1,030 | 86.8 | +28% |
| Berechurch | 1,049 | 88.8 | +31% |
| Wivenhoe | 481 | 55.1 | -19% |
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 St Anne's and St John's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 82 |
| On or near Ratcliffe Court | 31 |
| On or near Harwich Road | 30 |
| On or near Dilbridge Road East | 29 |
| On or near Tara Close | 27 |
| On or near Braemore Close | 25 |
| On or near Ayloffe Road | 21 |
| On or near Compton Road | 17 |
| On or near Romford Close | 15 |
| On or near Francis Way | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Anne's and St John's 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 | 277 | 37.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 198 | 26.7% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 10.0% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 6.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 3.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
St Anne's and St John's has an estimated population of 10,896. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Anne's and St John's sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Anne's and St John's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is St Anne's and St John's a safe place to live?
St Anne's and St John's recorded 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 St Anne's and St John's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 321 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in St Anne's and St John's going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Anne's and St John's was up 13% on the year before: 741 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 654 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Anne's and St John's?
St Anne's and St John's 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 St Anne's and St John's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.