Crime in Tiptree, Colchester: statistics, rates and trends

472 crimes were recorded in Tiptree, Colchester in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 228 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tiptree, Colchester has the 3,320th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Tiptree, Colchester was highest in the year to July 2020 (841 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (472). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tiptree, 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+53%) and anti-social behaviour (+23%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-40%) and public order (-38%).

Violence and sexual offences in Tiptree, Colchester

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tiptree, Colchester recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 48.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Tiptree, Colchester

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tiptree, Colchester recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Tiptree, Colchester

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tiptree, Colchester recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Tiptree, Colchester

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tiptree, Colchester recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 186% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Tiptree, Colchester

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tiptree, Colchester recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Tiptree, Colchester

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tiptree, Colchester recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Tiptree, Colchester

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tiptree, Colchester recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Tiptree, Colchester

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tiptree, Colchester recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Tiptree, Colchester

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tiptree, Colchester recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Tiptree, Colchester

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tiptree, Colchester recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Tiptree, Colchester

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tiptree, Colchester recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Tiptree, Colchester

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tiptree, Colchester recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Tiptree, Colchester

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tiptree, Colchester 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tiptree, Colchester, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tiptree, Colchester.

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 Tiptree, Colchester over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tiptree, 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.

Tiptree, Colchester has an estimated population of 10,872. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tiptree, Colchester sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Tiptree, Colchester. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.