Crime in Tiptree, Colchester: statistics, rates and trends
466 crimes were recorded in Tiptree, Colchester in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tiptree, Colchester at a glance
- Crime trends in Tiptree, Colchester
- Types of crime in Tiptree, Colchester
- Tiptree, Colchester compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tiptree, Colchester
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tiptree, Colchester
- Demographics of Tiptree, Colchester
- Questions about crime in Tiptree, Colchester
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (215), other theft (46) and criminal damage and arson (42) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,337th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Tiptree, Colchester | Colchester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 466 | 18,986 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.9 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 10,872 | 200,222 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Tiptree, Colchester of any year here (466 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 466 | 42.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 515 | 47.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 530 | 48.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 678 | 62.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 656 | 60.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 762 | 70.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 865 | 79.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 751 | 69.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 760 | 69.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (75% below) and public order (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 30 to 46 and anti-social behaviour rose from 31 to 41, while public order fell from 41 to 30 and violence and sexual offences fell from 278 to 215.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 215 | 19.8 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Other theft | 46 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 3.8 | 15.4 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 30 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Tiptree, Colchester.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tiptree, Colchester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks Tey and Layer | 732 | 68.4 | +60% |
| Stanway | 872 | 86.1 | +101% |
| Prettygate | 648 | 55.7 | +30% |
| Shrub End | 1,138 | 86.8 | +103% |
| Mersea and Pyefleet | 457 | 46.6 | +9% |
| Berechurch | 1,019 | 86.3 | +101% |
| Lexden and Braiswick | 433 | 47.7 | +11% |
| New Town and Christ Church | 1,915 | 119.6 | +179% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Tiptree, Colchester over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cedar Avenue” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cedar Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Grove Road | 20 |
| On or near Almond Close | 15 |
| On or near Willow Walk | 15 |
| On or near Kelvedon Road | 14 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Chestnut Way | 12 |
| On or near Pit Lane | 11 |
| On or near Honeybee Grove | 10 |
Of the 425 crimes in Tiptree, Colchester with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 41 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 178 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 132 | 31.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Tiptree, Colchester has an estimated population of 10,872 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and more retired residents (30%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tiptree, Colchester average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tiptree, Colchester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tiptree, Colchester a safe place to live?
Tiptree, Colchester recorded 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,337th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tiptree, Colchester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 215 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (46).
Is crime in Tiptree, Colchester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tiptree, Colchester was down 10% on the year before: 466 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 515 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tiptree, Colchester?
About 10,872 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tiptree, Colchester?
Tiptree, Colchester is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.